From September 8 to 11, 2024, the 2024 International Digital Energy Expo took place at the Shenzhen International Convention and Exhibition Center. This event, themed "Smart and Digital Energy for Tomorrow", focused on addressing obstacles, key challenges, and breakthroughs in the digital energy industry. It attracted industry professionals and organizations, providing a platform to showcase groundbreaking products and solutions. The expo has further advanced Shenzhen's digital energy industry.
Shenzhen University (SZU) made a strong impression at the expo by unveiling 12 innovative technologies across diverse sectors, including smart grids, renewable energy, and energy efficiency management. These achievements underscored SZU's strengths in research and innovation within the digital energy landscape.
Among the featured technologies was a breakthrough in ultra-safe thermal management for phase change devices in electrochemical energy storage systems. This advanced technology utilizes ultra-thin heat sinks and multi-source loop heat pipes to efficiently dissipate heat within battery modules. It greatly enhances thermal uniformity and helps prevent dangerous thermal runaway events. It also ensures passive emergency operation during power outages, water circulation failures, or other extreme conditions, tackling common critical safety and thermal control challenges in the energy storage industry. This breakthrough offers a reliable, cost-effective, easy-to-maintain, and ultra-safe thermal management solution for electrochemical energy storage.
Another standout project from SZU was the research on key technologies for blockchain-based decentralized virtual power plants. The team has developed a decentralized management algorithm that functions without a central authority, thereby enhancing system security, flexibility, and scalability. This technology effectively addresses challenges related to renewable energy integration, ultimately improving the efficiency of new energy utilization.
In addition to these key innovations, SZU also presented several other pioneering technologies, including an ultrasonic battery diagnostic system, mechanoluminescent, long-afterglow smart energy-efficient luminous display signs, and a smart recommendation system for safety training in power companies. Other highlights included a drone-mounted single-bit NanoSAR radar, textile production management equipment for the industrial internet of things, a smart pipeline arrangement system, a GaN sensor embedded within battery cells for safety monitoring, and high-performance electrode activation for flow batteries. Additionally, there was an analysis of the energy station operation model and adaptability based on data mining and market competition. The implementation of these advancements not only enhances energy efficiency but also provides a fresh perspective for tackling the ongoing challenges between energy supply and environmental sustainability.
Looking ahead, SZU will continue to enhance technological innovation and foster deeper collaboration among industry, academia, and research institutions. The goal is to transform more cutting-edge research findings into real-world applications. Through continuous efforts, SZU aims to make a greater impact on the global digital energy landscape and contribute to building a clean, low-carbon, safe, and efficient energy system.
