PolyU and China Southern Power Grid collaborate to advance innovation in the energy sector of the Greater Bay Area

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and China Southern Power Grid Company (CSG) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 5 December to establish a strategic collaboration in areas including new power systems, green and low-carbon technologies, and joint talent development. The partnership aims to support energy development and green transition in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA).

Witnessed by Prof. Christopher CHAO, PolyU Vice President (Research and Innovation) and Mr LIU Qihong, Director and Deputy Party Secretary of CSG, the MoU was signed by Prof. CHUNG Chi-yung, Head of PolyU Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering  and Mr ZHAN Xiaohui, Assistant General Manager and Director of Human Resources Department of CSG.

Prof. Christopher Chao said,“PolyU is committed to addressing major social, technological, and scientific challenges through interdisciplinary research and innovation. With a strong foundation and extensive experience in the fields of energy and power systems research, PolyU will work closely with CSG, a major state-owned enterprise with significant strengths in power system construction and technological innovation. This partnership will leverage the expertise of both parties to accelerate the translation of scientific research outcomes, promote high-quality development in the energy and power sector of the GBA, and contribute to achieving the Nation’s ‘dual-carbon’ goals.”

Mr Liu Qihong remarked, “This partnership will drive innovation in the energy industry of the GBA and the Nation by establishing joint talent development and deepening integration in technological innovation. CSG looks forward to working with PolyU to tackle challenges, advance the construction of new power systems, accelerate the digital transformation of the sector, and support sustainable development in the GBA.”

The collaboration will focus on several key areas:

1. Talent Development: Establish a joint talent development base to nurture master’s and doctoral students in engineering with international perspectives, as well as industry leaders, fostering the development of multidisciplinary talent.
2. Technological Innovation: Focus on cutting-edge areas such as new power system construction, power artificial intelligence, and smart grid technologies, and jointly undertake fundamental research and technological breakthroughs.
3. Knowledge Exchange: Regularly organise high-level forums, innovation competitions, and exchange activities to promote regional and international technological collaboration and knowledge sharing.
4. Educational Resource Sharing: Collaborate on the development of innovative courses in smart grid technologies, advancing the internationalisation and practical application of curricula in related fields.

Looking ahead, PolyU and CSG will deepen their cooperation in low-carbon energy innovation and new power system construction, striving to position the GBA as a global leader in green innovation and development.

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