Objective Driven by the goals of carbon peaking and carbon neutrality, the traditional power grid operation mode has undergone significant changes, gradually evolving into a new power system characterized by renewable energy as the main source, multi-energy complementarity, and coordinated interaction among generation, grid, load, and storage. In this context, the operation of the power grid is closely related to meteorological conditions. Meteorological services provide essential support for electricity demand and generation forecasting, operational dispatch, disaster early warning, and electricity market management. Therefore, it is urgent to systematically review the application status and challenges of power meteorological services and to clarify their future development directions.

Method This study adopted literature review and systematic analysis approaches, focusing on the current applications of meteorological services in the power system, including meteorological monitoring, disaster early warning, load forecasting, and renewable energy power prediction. The existing problems of power meteorological services were summarized, and key issues were analyzed in light of frontier trends to provide prospects for future development.

Result Research indicates that meteorological services have been increasingly integrated into multiple stages of the power system, including planning, operational dispatch, and disaster management, demonstrating diversified functionalities. These services have become critical for enhancing the reliability, efficiency, and intelligence of power operations. Nonetheless, challenges remain, such as incomplete monitoring networks, limited forecasting accuracy, data incompatibility, and restricted service models for electricity markets, which constrain overall performance.

Conclusion This study proposes that future power meteorological services should focus on enhancing service capability and effectiveness, moving towards greater refinement, intelligence, and integration. Key priorities focus on advancing the deep integration of power systems and meteorology to refine meteorological monitoring, enhance forecasting accuracy, strengthen data interoperability, and improve energy supply assurance services. Establishing a more comprehensive service mechanism will provide critical support for the construction of the new power system.