Abstract:With China''s energy transformation and the rapid development of Internet technology, the penetration and integration of the Internet concept in the energy industry is gradually subverting the traditional energy production, operation and consumption patterns. Driven by the Internet concept and new energy technologies, the smart grid and energy network have spawned a new generation of “Internet + smart energy”. This paper first analyzes the opportunities and challenges of the energy system in the context of China''s current energy transformation and power system reform. Combined with the "Internet +" development strategy, the technical characteristics of "Internet + Smart Energy" are analyzed from the physical, information and market aspects. Besides, "Internet + Smart Energy" and Smart Grid 2.0 were compared comprehensively at different levels. Finally, the development path of the new form of "Internet + smart energy" is prospected. It is pointed out that through the intelligent upgrade of energy equipment, energy network and energy system, "Internet + smart energy" will be established, which will achieve the strategic goal of building a clean, low-carbon, safe and efficient energy system.