Nanjing Public Utilities Development Co., Ltd. invests and operates in the energy, real estate, and transportation sectors in China. Its activities include energy development and operation; real estate development such as commercial real estate, smart landscaping, and smart homes; automobile sales, repair, and inspection; microloans; domestic and international tourism; advertising and media; and passenger transportation comprising taxi, bus, and public transport. The company also engages in gas business; photovoltaic, energy storage, charging, and battery swapping, electricity sales, and virtual power plant businesses; housing leasing and operation management; and financial credit business. Formerly known as Nanjing Zhongbei (Group) Co., Ltd., it changed its name to Nanjing Public Utilities Development Co., Ltd. in June 2016. Founded in 1979, the company is based in Nanjing, China.