Core Insights - The forum held on September 22, 2025, in Shanghai focused on the role of technological innovation in supporting energy conservation and carbon reduction in public institutions, marking the 5th anniversary of China's carbon peak and carbon neutrality goals [1] - In 2024, China's energy consumption per unit of GDP is expected to decrease by 11.6% compared to the end of the 13th Five-Year Plan, making it one of the fastest countries in terms of energy intensity reduction globally [1] Group 1: Technological Innovations - Solar photovoltaic technology is identified as a key method for public institutions to reduce carbon emissions, with encouragement for the construction of microgrid systems that integrate solar power generation and storage [2] - The theoretical conversion efficiency of commonly used silicon solar cells is approximately 29%, indicating that in areas with low solar energy, these cells may not effectively convert energy [2] - Recommendations include innovating solar cell materials and developing tandem solar cells to maximize solar energy utilization [2] Group 2: Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) - BIPV technology integrates solar power generation products into buildings, reducing carbon emissions during building operation and offering dual functionality as building materials [2] - Currently, BIPV applications cover approximately 2 million square meters in China, with significant potential for further development as many buildings' roofs and walls remain underutilized [2] - To promote BIPV adoption, suggestions include enhancing policy guidance, providing initial investment subsidies for BIPV system installations, and establishing demonstration projects in representative industrial and public buildings [3]