中电联报告显示：我国电力科技创新呈全面突破态势

Core Viewpoint - The "China Electric Power Industry Technology Innovation Annual Development Report 2025" indicates that technological innovation in China's energy and power sector is experiencing significant breakthroughs, deep integration, and leading development trends [1]. Investment and R&D - China's major power enterprises have increased their R&D investment intensity to an average of 2.82% in 2024, surpassing the national average of 2.68% [1]. - Total funding for technological innovation in the power sector reached 198.32 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 9.16% [1]. - The breakdown of funding includes 51.28 billion yuan from grid companies, 104.23 billion yuan from generation companies, and 42.81 billion yuan from power construction companies [1]. - The total number of research personnel in major power enterprises reached 237,073 in 2024, indicating an improvement in the quality of the technology talent pool [1]. Achievements in Innovation - The power industry received four gold and six silver awards at the 25th Patent Awards in 2024, and a total of 91 national science and technology awards from 2017 to 2024 [2]. - The number of invention patents authorized in major power enterprises reached 35,413 in 2024, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 13.5% [2]. - The quality of scientific papers in the power sector has improved, and the strength of basic research has gradually increased [2]. Technological Advancements - The transition of thermal power generation towards high efficiency, flexibility, and low carbon has accelerated, with significant breakthroughs in key technologies such as ultra-supercritical circulating fluidized bed boilers and large-scale carbon capture [2]. - Hydropower and pumped storage technologies continue to lead, with successful development of high-end equipment like 500 MW impact units and 700-meter high stability pumped storage units [2]. - Wind turbine technology is trending towards larger and smarter designs, with a 26 MW offshore wind turbine leading globally [2]. - Photovoltaic cell conversion efficiency has repeatedly set world records, and advancements in nuclear energy technologies such as the "Hualong One" and "Guohe One" are progressing steadily [2]. Grid and Storage Innovations - Significant achievements in the grid sector include advancements in ultra-high voltage technology, artificial intelligence, and the development of major results with independent intellectual property rights [3]. - New energy storage technologies are rapidly iterating and moving towards large-scale applications, including grid-type storage and solid-state batteries [3]. - The deployment of energy power sector "super brains" like the Dawa and Guangming power models has been initiated [3].