### Abstract: Launch of the National Key Research and Development Program "Large-Scale Renewable Energy Electricity/Heat/Fuel Co-Production Technology for High-Carbon Industries" at Tsinghua University On April 9, 2024, the launch and implementation review meeting for the National Key Research and Development Program "Large-Scale Renewable Energy Electricity/Heat/Fuel Co-Production Technology for High-Carbon Industries" was held at the Beijing Xijiao Hotel. The meeting was attended by over 40 experts and project team members. This initiative, led by Tsinghua University, aims to address the green and low-carbon transformation needs of high-carbon industries in China, particularly the metallurgical sector, by focusing on the integration of solar and wind energy for electricity, heat, and hydrogen co-production. #### Project Overview The project, spearheaded by Professor Chen Qun from Tsinghua University's School of Aerospace, involves several key institutions and companies, including the Institute of Engineering Thermophysics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Steel Research & Engineering Design Co., Ltd., Hebei Iron and Steel Group Co., Ltd., North China Electric Power University, Northeastern University, and North China University of Technology. The project is part of the "14th Five-Year Plan" under the "Renewable Energy Technology" key special program, which seeks to develop and demonstrate key technologies for green steel metallurgy using renewable energy sources. #### Meeting Highlights The meeting was chaired by Professor Cao Bingyang, Dean of the School of Aerospace at Tsinghua University. Professor Liu Yiqun, Dean of Tsinghua University's Research Institute, delivered a welcome speech, outlining the university's recent achievements in leading major research and development projects and assuring full support for the current initiative. Professor Chen Qun presented the project's implementation plan, covering the research background, technical challenges, task decomposition, research content, expected outcomes, and evaluation metrics. Each sub-project leader also detailed their specific implementation plans and demonstration project designs. #### Expert Consultation The project consultation expert group, comprising distinguished scholars and engineers, included: - Professor Jiang Tao, Chinese Academy of Engineering and Professor at Central South University - Professor Zhu Qingshan, Party Secretary of the Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences - Professor Yan Junjie, Vice President of Xi'an Jiaotong University - Professor Jiao Kui, Tianjin University - Senior Engineer Qi Yuanhong, China Steel Research Technology Group Co., Ltd. - Professor Wang Li, University of Science and Technology Beijing - Researcher Li Xin, Institute of Electrical Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences The responsibility experts for the project were Professor Liu Nian from North China Electric Power University and Senior Engineer Lu Gang from the State Grid Energy Research Institute. The expert group praised the project's overall goals and technical implementation plan, offering detailed feedback and constructive suggestions on the research content, implementation strategies, and expected outcomes. They emphasized the importance of robust project management mechanisms and successful engineering demonstrations. #### Project Objectives and Impact The primary objective of the project is to develop and validate key technologies that enable the co-production of electricity, heat, and hydrogen from renewable energy sources like solar and wind power. These technologies will be integrated into the metallurgical process to reduce carbon emissions and support the green transformation of high-carbon industries. The project aims to establish a hydrogen metallurgy innovation chain, providing effective solutions for the low-carbon transition of industries and contributing to China's "Dual Carbon" (peak carbon emissions and carbon neutrality) goals. #### Next Steps Following the expert consultations, the project team engaged in extensive discussions to refine their plans and tasks. They detailed the subsequent research schedule and milestone objectives, ensuring a clear and coordinated approach to achieving the project's goals. This project represents a significant step forward in China's efforts to reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainable industrial practices, leveraging the expertise and resources of leading academic and industrial institutions. The successful implementation of this project could have far-reaching implications for the global push towards a low-carbon economy. #### Source and Contact - **Source**: Tsinghua University News Network - **Date**: April 9, 2024 - **Editor**: Li Huashan - **Reviewer**: Guo Ling The launch of this project underscores Tsinghua University's commitment to advancing renewable energy technologies and supporting the national agenda for sustainable development.