The Impact of AI on Energy Innovation Discussed at 2025 China Energy Internet Conference
2025 China Energy Internet Conference Wrap-up
The 2025 China Energy Internet Conference took place on June 21 in Hangzhou, China, gathering over a thousand industry leaders, experts, and stakeholders from various sectors associated with the energy internet. Organized by Tsinghua University, the event enjoyed a wide online audience, captivating more than 100,000 viewers with live broadcasts across numerous platforms.
This year’s conference theme focused on how Artificial Intelligence (AI) could enhance collaboration and drive innovation in energy technologies. The gathering addressed critical pathways through which the energy sector could strive for zero-carbon transitions and adopt the digital energy era, underscoring a collective vision for the future of energy.
The event featured numerous distinguished guests from the National Energy Administration, State Grid Corporation of China, and China Southern Power Grid Co., Ltd., alongside speakers from local government and Tsinghua University. Renowned figures such as Shi Yigong, President of Westlake University, and Zhang Dongxiao, Executive Vice President of Ningbo’s Eastern Institute of Technology, delivered powerful keynote speeches. They emphasized the necessity of integrating high-quality data with industrial principles to unlock the full potential of big data while discussing AI's transformative effects on traditional scientific research.
Various prominent organizations, including State Grid Zhejiang Electric Power Company and Envision Energy, also contributed. Notably, Mei Shengwei, a professor and electrical engineering expert from Tsinghua University, was among the speakers discussing the significant advancements in China’s energy internet industry amid the country's ambitious dual carbon goals. This collaboration of diverse experts served as a platform to exchange insights on technological innovation and development within China's energy landscape.
Along with discussions, the conference saw the release of the **