（原标题：聚焦清洁能源创新，绿色能源发展大会10月22日宜昌召开） 21世纪经济报道记者雷椰 李德尚玉 宜昌报道 今年是"双碳"目标提出五周年。推动经济社会发展全面绿色转型已成为地方发展重点。2025绿色能源发 展大会（湖北宜昌）将于10月22日至24日在宜昌举行。大会由中国能源研究会、湖北三峡实验室联合主 办，宜昌市人民政府承办。 宜昌市领导表示，近年来，宜昌依托丰富的风光水电等清洁能源资源优势，巧借2023中国（宜昌）绿色 能源发展大会专家智慧，紧扣打造"清洁能源之都"目标，调整转型发展思路，促进了"水、风、光"新能 源、新能源电池、绿色智能船舶等绿色产业快速发展。宜昌将借本次大会东风，聚焦湖北加快建成中部 地区崛起重要战略支点，深入实施"双碳引领、枢纽赋能、强产兴城"发展战略，着力推进"电化长江"先 行示范，为"电化长江"覆盖全"长江流域"提供可借鉴的宜昌模式。 21世纪经济报道记者从新闻发布会上获悉，2025绿色能源发展大会（湖北宜昌）主题为"绿色能源、引 领未来"，深度聚焦内河航运、动力电池产业、新能源交通、水利水电等领域开发、应用及产业发展科 技创新前沿技术，通过主题报告、专家演讲、场景展示、标准 ...

21世纪经济报道记者雷椰李德尚玉宜昌报道 今年是"双碳"目标提出五周年。推动经济社会发展全面绿色转型已成为地方发展重点。2025绿色能源发 展大会（湖北宜昌）将于10月22日至24日在宜昌举行。大会由中国能源研究会、湖北三峡实验室联合主 办，宜昌市人民政府承办。 作为"大国重器"三峡工程所在地、"世界水电之都"，宜昌聚焦地方绿色能源发展，已连续两届承办绿色 能源发展大会。 10月10日，宜昌市政府召开新闻发布会介绍相关情况并回答记者提问。 21世纪经济报道记者从新闻发布会上获悉，2025绿色能源发展大会（湖北宜昌）主题为"绿色能源、引 领未来"，深度聚焦内河航运、动力电池产业、新能源交通、水利水电等领域开发、应用及产业发展科 技创新前沿技术，通过主题报告、专家演讲、场景展示、标准发布等形式，多维度、多视野展现科技在 能源发展中的关键引领作用，启迪创新思维，分享科技成果，为全球能源发展注入更多绿色"新"韵。 大会设置了多个活动板块，其中包括围绕绿色智能船舶相关标准、政策和发展方向进行讲解的内河绿色 智能船舶发展主题报告会；围绕新能源动力电池材料资源化利用技术、新能源电池智能回收与管理、新 能源电池循环产业政策进 ...

Core Insights - The global clean energy innovation has stagnated in recent years, particularly when excluding China's contributions, as highlighted by Ember's analysis of European Patent Office data [1] - China has seen a dramatic increase in competitive clean energy patent applications, from 18 in 2000 to over 5,000 in 2022, establishing its dominant position in the global clean energy sector [1][3] - The rise in high-quality patents, defined as those filed in two or more countries, indicates a shift from China being a "follower" to becoming an "innovator" in clean energy technologies [2][3] Patent Trends - In 2022, China filed more than double the number of high-quality clean energy patents compared to the United States, with a steady increase in the proportion of high-quality patents [3] - The European Patent Office defines high-quality patents based on the investment made by companies to protect their inventions across multiple markets [2] Government and Industry Support - China's advancements in clean energy are attributed to a mature academic research environment and strategic government initiatives, such as the "Made in China 2025" plan, which aims for 80% domestic market share in key industries by 2025 [6] - The scale of investment in clean energy by China is unmatched by Western countries, allowing for the development of a comprehensive supply chain [6] Technological Innovations - Chinese companies, such as BYD and CATL, have innovated in electric vehicle battery technology, opting for cost-effective lithium iron phosphate formulations over traditional nickel-cobalt options, leading to significant improvements in battery performance and safety [7] - CATL's research team has developed a technology that reduces the risk of battery fires, earning recognition with the 2023 European Inventor Award [7][9] Research Output - China leads in the number of widely cited technical papers in battery technology, with 65.5% of such papers originating from Chinese researchers, compared to 12% from the United States [9] - The number of peer-reviewed papers published by Chinese researchers in the clean energy field is significantly higher than that of other countries [12] Strategic Measures - China is taking steps to prevent technology outflow, as evidenced by the recent updates to its export control list, which includes restrictions on battery cathode material technologies [13] - Analysts suggest that without equivalent investment from other countries in clean energy research, China's dominance in battery production will continue to strengthen [13]

Core Insights - The global clean energy innovation has stagnated in recent years, particularly when excluding China's contributions, as highlighted by Ember's analysis of European Patent Office data [1] - China has seen a dramatic increase in competitive clean energy patent applications, from 18 in 2000 to over 5,000 in 2022, establishing its dominant position in the global clean energy sector [1][4] - High-quality patents, defined as those filed in two or more countries, have doubled in number for China compared to the U.S. in 2022, indicating a shift from being a "follower" to an "innovator" in clean energy technology [2][5] Patent Trends - The increase in high-quality patents is attributed to a mature academic research environment and strategic government initiatives that support industrial development [4][5] - China's "Made in China 2025" initiative aims for 80% domestic market share in key industries by 2025, a goal that has largely been achieved, particularly in clean energy [5] Technological Advancements - Chinese companies have not only followed but have innovated upon existing technologies, particularly in electric vehicle battery development, where they have adopted cost-effective lithium iron phosphate formulations instead of the nickel-cobalt approach favored by Western firms [6] - Companies like BYD and CATL have made significant advancements in battery technology, enhancing safety and performance while reducing costs [6][8] Research and Development - China leads in the number of widely cited research papers in battery technology, with 65.5% of such papers originating from Chinese researchers, compared to 12% from the U.S. [8][10] - The Chinese government is taking measures to prevent technology outflow, including restrictions on the export of key battery materials and technologies [10] Future Directions - The focus is shifting towards emerging technologies such as carbon capture, smart grids, and electrification of heavy industries, which are seen as the future frontiers of the clean energy sector [11]