报告显示：我国电力科技创新呈全面突破态势

Core Insights - The report indicates that China's energy and electricity sector is experiencing significant breakthroughs in technological innovation, deep integration, and leading development trends [1] Investment and R&D - China's major power companies are increasing their R&D investment, with an average intensity of 2.82% in 2024, surpassing the national average of 2.68% [1] - Total investment in technological innovation reached 198.32 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 9.16%, with grid companies investing 51.28 billion yuan, generation companies 104.23 billion yuan, and construction companies 42.81 billion yuan [1] - The total number of research personnel in major power companies reached 237,073 in 2024, indicating an improvement in the quality of the technology talent pool [1] Achievements and Innovations - The power sector achieved notable results, winning 4 gold and 6 silver awards at the 25th Patent Awards in 2024, and accumulating 91 national science and technology awards from 2017 to 2024 [2] - The number of invention patent authorizations in major power companies reached 35,413 in 2024, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 13.5% [2] - The quality of scientific papers in the power sector is improving, with a strengthening of basic research capabilities [2] Technological Advancements - Thermal power generation is rapidly transitioning to high-efficiency, flexible, and low-carbon technologies, with breakthroughs in key technologies such as ultra-supercritical circulating fluidized bed boilers and large-scale carbon capture [2] - Hydropower and pumped storage technologies remain leading, with successful development of high-end equipment like 500 MW impact units and 700-meter high stability pumped storage units [2] - Wind power generation is trending towards larger and smarter units, with a 26 MW offshore wind turbine leading globally [2] - Photovoltaic cell conversion efficiency has repeatedly set world records, and advanced nuclear technologies like "Hualong One" and "Guohe One" are making steady progress [2] Grid and Storage Innovations - The grid sector has achieved significant results in ultra-high voltage and artificial intelligence technologies, establishing a foundation for new power systems [3] - New energy storage technologies are rapidly evolving, with developments in grid-type storage, long-duration storage, and solid-state batteries moving towards large-scale applications [3] - The deployment of energy sector "super brains" like the Dawa and Guangming power models has been initiated [3]