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SARI Participates in the 2018 China International Low Carbon Technology Expo and held International Symposium on Low Carbon Energy System

Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences (“SARI”) jointly organized the 2018 (First) China International Low Carbon Technology Expo (the “Expo”) at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center from April 22 to 26 and held the International Symposium on Low Carbon Energy System (the “Symposium”) on April 24.


  Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences (“SARI”) jointly organized the 2018 (First) China International Low Carbon Technology Expo (the “Expo”) at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center from April 22 to 26 and held the International Symposium on Low Carbon Energy System (the “Symposium”) on April 24.
  The Expo features seven themes of climate change, green building technology, low-carbon cities, low-carbon equipment, low-carbon Internet of Things technologies, new energy and green manufacturing. It also included one theme forum and six separate forums, to exhibit key low-carbon technologies from home and abroad and set up channels for international cooperation.
  SARI showcased its overall R&D achievements and pilot demonstrations in energy and environment field by displaying systems such as thermal power conversion system, hybrid energy system, carbon emission data system, low-carbon building demonstration and latest research on membrane materials and catalysts, to demonstrate key technologies and practices for low-carbon development.
  2018 (First) China International Low Carbon Technology Expo
  The Symposium was hosted by Wang Maohua, Vice President of SARI. Qi Tao, Deputy Director General of Bureau of Major R&D Programs of CAS, Huang Weiguang, Vice President of SARI and Li Peng, Secretary General of the Expo delivered opening addresses respectively.
  Prof. Qi Tao pointed out that the report at the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China made it clear that how to build a clean, low-carbon, safe and efficient energy system has become the important energy development strategy of our country. Energy is the theme of the whole world. CAS is vigorously promoting pilot projects in the area of fossil, renewable and clean energy. This Expo can connect academia with industry, and China with the international community for future low-carbon strategy.  
   “SARI is dedicated to the solution of low-carbon technology, energy conservation and emission reduction since its establishment. I hope this international symposium can serve as a platform to gather government leaders, academic experts and corporate representatives to jointly set the future direction for China’s low-carbon development.” said Prof. Huang Weiguang in his opening address.
  Fei Weiyang, CAS Academician and Professor of Tsinghua University, Marcelo Masera, Head of Energy Security, Distribution and Markets Unit in the Energy, Transport and Climate Directorate of JRC, Alexander van der Made, Senior principal scientist New Energy Technologies of Shell, Sun Yuhan, Director of CAS Key Lab of Low Carbon Science and Engineering, Dai Zhimin, Deputy Director of SINAP-CAS, Tian Peng, professor at Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics (DICP) delivered keynote speeches on the topic of Low Carbon Energy Strategy, EU Smart Energy Solutions, Hybrid Energy Strategy, TMSR and DMTO. The Symposium attracted more than 60 representatives from Joint Research Centre, European Commission, SARI and ShanghaiTech University.
  International Symposium on Low Carbon Energy System
  Keynote Speakers
  

2018-05-29 more+

China-EU Green and Smart Energy Cooperation Symposium Held in Shanghai

China-EU Green and Smart Energy Cooperation Symposium was held from April 23-24 in CAS Shanghai branch. The Symposium was hosted by Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and Joint Research Center (JRC) of European Commission, and organized by Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences (SARI-CAS).


  China-EU Green and Smart Energy Cooperation Symposium was held from April 23-24 in CAS Shanghai branch. The Symposium was hosted by Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and Joint Research Center (JRC) of European Commission, and organized by Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences (SARI-CAS). 
  Huang Weiguang, Vice President of SARI and Executive Chairman of the Symposium, first welcomed all the participants. He said this symposium aimed to implement the consensus reached last year to discuss the development of green energy and explore cooperation in the fields of distributed energy, energy storage and regional integration of energy market. It is hoped that followed by the “Belt and Road Initiative”, this Symposium can help to expand the collaboration between CAS and JRC in terms of smart energy application and promote new pattern of cooperation in global green , to promote the new pattern of regional energy cooperation in the construction of global green zone energy.
  Laurent Bocherau, Minister Counsellor of European Union, introduced China-EU Energy Science, Technology and Innovation cooperation outlook and hoped the two parties could enhance cooperation to set a good example for China-EU science and technology cooperation.
  Marcelo Masera, Co-Chair of the Symposium and Head of Energy Security, Distribution, Markets Unit in the Energy, Transport and Climate Directorate of JRC, expressed his thanks for the arrangement, and expected in-depth discussion on the implementation of cooperation projects in this symposium.
  Experts from JRC, SARI, Tsinghua University, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Institute of Electrical Engineering of CAS, universities from Italy, Germany, France, etc. exchanged ideas on the topic of Integrated Multi Energy System, Latest Development of Energy Internet Standards in China, Cybersecurity in Smart Grids, Flexibility in distribution grids, etc. The Symposium set a solid foundation for future demonstration projects and strategic collaboration between CAS and JRC.
    
  Group Photo
  Keynote Speakers

2018-04-27 more+

Chinese Academy of Sciences Sets up Innovation Center in Bangkok

Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) announced that it has set up an innovation center in Bangkok named CAS Innovation Cooperation Center (Bangkok) in order to promote scientific and technological cooperation between China, Thailand and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on December 8, 2017.


  Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) announced that it has set up an innovation center in Bangkok named CAS Innovation Cooperation Center (Bangkok) in order to promote scientific and technological cooperation between China, Thailand and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on December 8, 2017.
  Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn has visited CAS for many times to help the two countries cooperate on various fields such as microbiology, rail transit, GPS technology, according to Suvit Maesincee, Thai minister of science and technology. Suvit said the center is going to be a new platform for Thailand to share the achievements of Chinese high-tech innovation.
  "I think this is a very important step for both countries to work collaboratively with each other...Today, the setting up of CAS Innovation Cooperation Center showcases our strong commitment to each other," Suvit said, adding that he expresses gratitude to China for choosing Thailand to set up the center, helping the kingdom to realize their Thailand 4.0 strategy.
  Zhang Jie, vice president of CAS, said Thailand is one of the important stakeholders in China’s implementation of Belt and Road Initiative and plays a significant role in ASEAN development. The Center will effectively encourage Chinese innovative enterprises to come to Southeast Asia to build an innovative China-ASEAN community.
  China is attaching great importance to scientific and technological innovation. Thailand is an ideal place for China and other regional countries to cooperate in terms of technological innovation, said Lyu Jian, Chinese ambassador to Thailand, adding that the establishment of the center signifies that China-Thailand cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative has started a new journey.
  The center is the first overseas CAS organization promoting global science, technology and innovation in the scope of achievements commercialization, established under the support unit Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences since the end of 2016.
  Some 400 people from Thai National Legislative Assembly, Thai and Chinese universities, enterprises and other organizations attended the opening ceremony.
  CAS Innovation Cooperation Center Unveiling Ceremony

2017-12-11 more+

Zhangjiang Lab Represents Big Step for Science Hub Initiative

SHANGHAI'S ambition to be a global innovation and science hub took a giant stride on September 26 with the unveiling of Zhangjiang Lab.Several national-level major science facilities in Zhangjiang including Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility ( SSRF ) and National Center for Protein Science ( NCPSS ) will be integrated into SARI to make the lab better serve the science community.

SHANGHAI'S ambition to be a global innovation and science hub took a giant stride on September 26 with the unveiling of Zhangjiang Lab.
  The lab, jointly established by the city government and the Chinese Academy of Sciences, was unveiled in Pudong’s Zhangjiang Science City. Shanghai Party Secretary Han Zheng, President of Chinese Academy of Sciences Bai Chunli, and the city’s Mayor Ying Yong attended the opening ceremony.
  “The lab will serve as a comprehensive national science center to promote basic science, and aims to attract top researchers from across the world. Officials have set a target to become a world-class national laboratory by 2030.” Mayor Ying remarked.
  “In a bid to develop the area into a “national science center” of global influence set forth by President Xi last year, Chinese Academy of Sciences and Shanghai Municipal Government work closely and efficiently by introducing innovative policies and adopting practical measures to ensure the development of the lab.” said Bai Chunli in his address.
  "In the beginning of the lab’s development, we will focus on building up major scientific facilities to make breakthroughs in fundamental sciences," said Wang Xi, Director of the lab, who is also the President of Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences (SARI-CAS). "Particularly on photonics (the physical science of light), life science, information technology and brain-inspired intelligence technologies, an interdisciplinary between life science and information technology," Wang added.
  Several national-level major science facilities in Zhangjiang including Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility (SSRF) and National Center for Protein Science (NCPSS) will be integrated into SARI to make the lab better serve the science community.                   

2017-09-27 more+

SARI-ShanghaiTech International Summer Camp Held Successfully

“Gaoke Cup” Student Innovation and Practice Project- International Summer Camp, which was co-organized by Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences (SARI) and ShanghaiTech University (ShanghaiTech) was successfully held from July 22nd to July 29th, 2017.


  “Gaoke Cup” Student Innovation and Practice Project- International Summer Camp, which was co-organized by Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences (SARI) and ShanghaiTech University (ShanghaiTech) was successfully held from July 22nd to July 29th, 2017.  
  Four teams composed of 14 students who won the first and second prizes in the “Gaoke Cup” Innovation &Entrepreneurship Competition took part in the summer camp to visit six top-tier UK universities, namely the University of Oxford, Cambridge University, Imperial College London, University College London, University of Bristol and Cardiff University. Students exchanged ideas with British scientific and management teams through academic exchanges, and obtained the experience of open and rigorous British education system. On the other hand, the activity helped to broaden the students’ horizon and provide them the chance to introduce SARI and Shanghaitech as well as the construction plan of Shanghai Zhangjiang comprehensive national science center. 
  Funded by Zhangjiang Hi-Tech District Management Committee, the activity also got support from the Foreign &Commonwealth Office and British Consulate General Shanghai. It aims to integrate education and research in an innovative way and lay a solid foundation for future international collaboration in fields of common interest.
  

2017-08-08 more+

Demo Project for an Energy-Efficient Building Aims to Cut Energy by 40%

On July 20th 2017, Launch Ceremony of CAS-NEDO Energy Efficiency Demonstration Project was held in Shanghai.


  On July 20th 2017, Launch Ceremony of CAS-NEDO Energy Efficiency Demonstration Project was held in Shanghai. By incorporating Japan's advanced energy-saving technology into the new Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Research Facility of Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences (SARI-CAS), the project aims to realize energy saving of 40% in air conditioning and lighting use compared to conventional systems.
  New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO), Yasui Architects & Engineers, Inc., Pacific Consultants Co., Ltd., and Sanki Engineering Co., Ltd. have been collaborating with SARI on introducing a building energy management system (BEMS), which can comprehensively monitor and control energy-efficient equipment with energy-saving technologies to optimize energy consumption, at the Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Research Facility (total floor area:16,000m2) since 2014. Construction of this building was recently completed in Pudong New Area, Shanghai by SARI. It is the first cooperative project between Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and NEDO.
  Comparison of energy consumption between the project system vs. a conventional system
  - Conventional system
  *Assuming energy consumption in the same building using a conventional system
  3,450 MJ/m2//year
  (55.3 TJ/year ÷16,000m2)
  - Demonstration system
  *Expected level of energy saving achieved by the equipment introduced in the project
  2,090 MJ/m2/year
  (33.4 TJ/year ÷16,000m2)
   -40% compared to the conventional system
  During the demonstration phase, building operational data will be collected until March 2018 to validate the efficiency of the energy-saving technology. It is designed to trigger the deployment of energy conservation technology in China's architecture field, increasing the number of such energy-efficient buildings in the country.
  The ceremony was attended by Mr. Munehiko Tsuchiya, Executive Director of NEDO; Mr. Daisuke Hirayama, Consul of the Japanese Consulate-General in Shanghai; Mr. Qiu Huasheng, former Deputy Director-General, Bureau of International Cooperation of CAS; Dr. Qu Ronghui, Vice President of CAS Shanghai Branch; Mr. Huang Weiguang and Mr. Wang Maohua, Vice Presidents of SARI. Company executives from Yasui Architects& Engineers, Inc., Pacific Consultants Co., Ltd., and Sanki Engineering Co., Ltd. and many other persons concerned with this project also attended the ceremony.    
  CAS-NEDO Energy Efficiency Demonstration Project Launch Ceremony (image by SARI)

2017-07-25 more+