Xin Jing Bao·2025-08-22 01:29Group 1 - The Chinese Academy of Engineering has announced a list of 660 valid candidates for the 2025 academician election, with several candidates from the renewable energy sector [1] - Notable candidates include leaders from major companies such as Longi Green Energy, BYD, and CATL, indicating a strong representation of technical expertise in the renewable energy field [1] - There is currently no precedent for academicians serving as executives in publicly listed photovoltaic companies, as they typically engage in technical advisory roles or collaborative research [1] Group 2 - The title of academician from the Chinese Academy of Engineering is the highest academic honor in engineering science and technology, awarded for significant and creative contributions [2] - Candidates must demonstrate major inventions or research achievements with significant application results, addressing key scientific and technological issues [2] - The election process involves a secret ballot among existing academicians, requiring a majority vote for candidates to be elected [2]