Tsinghua Opens 2026 Energy Internet Conference in Qingdao With 1,000-Plus Attendees
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Updated · Rutland Herald · Jun 11
Tsinghua Opens 2026 Energy Internet Conference in Qingdao With 1,000-Plus Attendees
2 articles · Updated · Rutland Herald · Jun 11
Summary
More than 1,000 officials, executives and scholars gathered in Qingdao on June 6 as the two-day 2026 China Energy Internet Conference opened under Tsinghua University to map pathways for China's energy transition.
The meeting is framed by China's 2026-2030 15th Five-Year Plan, which for the first time sets a goal of becoming an energy powerhouse and emphasizes digital, intelligent upgrades to new power systems.
Hydrogen featured prominently, with Chinese Academy of Sciences members Tang Bo and Guan Xiaohong outlining seawater hydrogen production technologies and routes for hydrogen-powered zero-carbon smart energy systems.
The conference also released the 2026 Annual Report on National Energy Internet Development, reviewing policy, industry, technology breakthroughs and pilot projects as China links energy internet development to its dual-carbon goals.
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China’s 2026 Energy Internet Conference: Driving Digital, Hydrogen, and Policy Transformation for a Low-Carbon Future
Overview
The 2026 China Energy Internet Conference, held on June 11, 2026, marks a pivotal moment in China's energy transformation. Acting as a strategic launchpad, the conference brought together experts to highlight the critical role of the energy internet, which deeply integrates internet technologies into every aspect of energy operations—production, transmission, storage, consumption, and market dynamics. This integration is recognized as a core engine driving high-quality development in China's energy sector, supporting the nation's dual-carbon goals and setting the stage for a smarter, greener, and more efficient energy future.