Ge Long Hui·2025-12-10 09:24Core Insights - The article highlights the recognition of Chen Yinglong as a leading figure in technology innovation, particularly in the energy sector, by 36Kr's "WISE2025 Business Kings Annual List" [1][5]. Group 1: Recognition and Achievements - Chen Yinglong, Executive Director and Chief Investment Officer of Hong Kong and China Gas, was named "Annual Technology Leader" for his strategic contributions in energy technology and innovation [1][5]. - The "Annual Technology Leader" award focuses on individuals who have made significant contributions to technological breakthroughs and commercial applications in the field [5]. Group 2: Contributions to Energy Technology - Under Chen's leadership, several key energy technology achievements have been realized, including: - EnerVenue's water-based metal battery achieving commercial success, ranked 18th among top global green tech companies by TIME magazine in 2025 [5]. - StarFive's launch of the world's first RISC-V architecture-based BMC data center management chip, recognized in EE Times Silicon 100 as the only Chinese RISC-V company [5]. - EcoCeres becoming Asia's leading SAF/HVO supplier, projected to account for approximately 20% of global production in 2024 [5]. - Luquos Energy's establishment of China's first sulfur-based flow battery energy storage demonstration project, consistently ranked among the top 20 global flow battery startups for three consecutive years [5]. - i2Cool's development of electricity-free cooling materials published in Science, now applied in over 30 countries [5]. Group 3: Innovation Ecosystem and Future Goals - The TERA-Award Smart Energy Innovation Competition, initiated by Chen, has attracted nearly 2,000 startups from 76 countries, becoming a significant accelerator for global energy technology innovation [6]. - Chen emphasizes that the core mission of energy technology is to address global challenges, particularly in the context of carbon neutrality and climate governance [6]. - Future plans include enhancing collaboration in energy technology between Hong Kong and the global market, focusing on next-generation energy, green fuels, energy storage, and AI in energy [6].