The 2nd Energy Innovation Conference 2026 Concludes Successfully in Beijing

2026-05-18

From May 15 to 17, 2026, the 2nd Energy Innovation Conference was successfully convened in Beijing, China. The prestigious event was organized by the China International Association for Promotion of Science and Technology, the International Society for Energy and Environment, the China Energy Society, and the Beijing Energy and Environmental Society.

The conference was hosted by a consortium of leading academic institutions, including the School of Sustainable Energy at China University of Geosciences (Wuhan), China University of Petroleum (Beijing), Henan University, Tsinghua University, the State Key Laboratory of New Textile Materials and Advanced Processing, the College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering at Beijing University of Chemical Technology, the designated academic journal, Energy Storage and Conversion, the School of Chemistry at Beihang University, Shanghai University of Electric Power, Beijing Institute of Technology, and North China Electric Power University, Beijing University of Technology, and Chongqing University of Arts and Sciences.

The conference featured a high-level main forum and ten specialized parallel thematic sessions. These sessions addressed critical frontiers in the global energy landscape: Geological Energy Storage, Molecules Shaping the Future: Novel Green Energy Chemistry and Catalytic Conversion, Energy Storage Materials and Hydrogen Energy, Polymer and Fiber-based Energy Materials, AI-Empowered Development of New Power Systems, Clean Energy Technology and Equipment, Nano-functional Materials, Thermal and Power Engineering for Advanced Power Systems, Advanced Rechargeable Batteries, Postgraduate Presentation Session, Zero-Carbon Industrial Parks and Urban Energy Transition.

Under the theme “Innovation Drives Energy Transition, Technology Leads a Green Future,” the conference convened over 300 distinguished delegates, including domestic and international academicians, leading scholars, industry titans, and key R&D personnel. The event featured in-depth deliberations on clean energy R&D, energy storage, equipment innovation, and industrial implementation, while successfully curating a collection of over 100 outstanding research papers.

The grand opening ceremony was held in the third-floor multi-function hall, presided over by Zhang Xiulong, Secretary-General of the China Energy Society. The conference was graced by a stellar assembly of scientific leadership, including Wu Qiang, President of the China Energy Society, and Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, Han Buxing, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guo Xusheng, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, and Li Jinghong, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. International perspectives were represented by high-level officials and experts, including Saidkomil Saidmurodov, Chief Expert of the Electricity Production Department at the Ministry of Energy of Uzbekistan. Their collective dialogues on energy innovation underscored the conference’s profound international influence and its standing as an authoritative voice within the industry. In a series of compelling addresses, multiple distinguished guests explored the nuances of the clean energy transition, effectively fostering a high-level industry consensus on the pathways toward a sustainable future.

Academician Wu Qiang emphasized in his address that innovation is the core catalyst for the "Dual Carbon" transition, noting that the synergy of global expertise would drive breakthroughs in modern, safe, and efficient energy systems.

Academician Han Buxing highlighted the vital link between green chemistry and global sustainability, calling for the deep integration of industry, academia, and research.

Representing the international community, Saidkomil Saidmurodov shared Uzbekistan’s advancements in power transition and expressed a firm commitment to bilateral energy cooperation with China.

As a co-organizer of the event, the journal Energy Storage and Conversion was deeply integrated into every phase of the conference—from strategic preparation and the coordination of thematic forums to the dissemination of research findings. It has emerged as a vital platform for connecting international experts and facilitating the global sharing of pioneering energy innovations.

Professor Yang Weimin, Professor at Beijing University of Chemical Technology and Changjiang Scholar, presented certificates to the keynote speakers.

Professor Zhou Wei of Beihang University presented certificates to the keynote speakers.

The successful conclusion of this conference stands not only as a premier showcase of the world’s leading advancements in energy but also as a significant milestone in Sino-foreign cooperation regarding clean energy, energy storage, and catalytic conversion. Crucially, the journal Energy Storage and Conversion remains dedicated to the production, storage, conversion, and application of energy, striving to explore pathways for its sustainable development and efficient utilization.

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AlZnO magnetron sputtered thin film for photovoltaic application

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Investigation of self-excited induction generator for supporting domestic loads and its extension to a microgrid

This study provides a technical and financial analysis for the incorporation of a microgrid structure with a wind energy conversion system for producing electricity. This study’s primary aim is to provide solutions for issues that arise when isolated induction generators are employed with microgrids. A closed-loop smart electronic load controller is used to regulate the loads in the system that are supplied by the generation. A switched variable capacitor bank is used to supply reactive power initially during a voltage dip at varying winds and loads to sustain the voltage profile. Additionally, a simple voltage control loop-based controller for the generator side converter maintains the voltage at a steady level. Using HOMER software, an economic study of the suggested wind-based microgrid structure is also presented. A laboratory experimental setup is used to support the MATLAB/Simulink study of the proposed method and its control. The findings back the feasibility of implementing the suggested plan in grid-isolated regions for supplying critical loads.

Research progress on ZnO/MoS₂/rGO ternary photocatalysts

Energy shortage and environmental pollution have become one of the important global issues, and semiconductor photocatalytic technology is considered as one of the effective means to solve these problems. As a new and efficient green material, ZnO has attracted wide attention. ZnO is widely used in the field of photocatalysis due to its non-toxicity, low cost, environmental friendliness, adjustable band gap, high electron density, and chemical stability. However, the recombination of photogenerated charge carriers in ZnO hinders its practical application and lowers the utilization efficiency of visible light. On the other hand, molybdenum disulfide/reduced graphene oxide (MoS₂ /rGO), as a binary non-precious metal co-catalyst, has a larger specific surface area, suitable band gap width, and visible light response capability compared to single-phase graphene co-catalyst. Therefore, introducing MoS₂ /rGO co-catalyst into the ZnO system can provide more active sites, reduce the probability of photogenerated charge carrier recombination, and improve the utilization efficiency of visible light. In this review, we summarize the hydrothermal synthesis methods for preparing this highly demanded nanocomposite material, including one-step and stepwise methods. Subsequently, we elaborate on the mechanism of enhancing light absorption and achieving efficient electron-hole separation behavior in the ternary system heterojunction structure during the photocatalytic process. Due to its significant advantages, this ternary system heterojunction structure has been widely applied in the field of photocatalysis, including applications such as pollutant degradation, sterilization, and water splitting.

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