On March 30, the list of "35 Innovators Under 35" in China for 2022 by MIT Technology Review was officially announced at the MIT Technology Review - Global Young Innovators Summit. After a rigorous evaluation by over 70 top global science and technology leaders over the past year, Chen Shi, a postdoctoral researcher in the School of Environment at Tsinghua University (supervised by Academician Hao Jiming and Professor Lu Xi), was selected as an awardee in the category of humanitarian. Chen Shi is one of the youngest awardees and one of the two winners selected as postdoctoral researchers.
Reasons for Selection: She has developed a comprehensive assessment framework for photovoltaic power generation based on spatiotemporal multidimensional data. Taking into account technical, economic, grid connection, and environmental dimensions, she provides robust support for optimizing the development of photovoltaic power.
In the global pursuit of achieving net-zero emissions and the 1.5°C temperature rise, photovoltaic (PV) power generation plays a crucial role. To propel the broader benefits of solar energy to the global population and contribute to the transition towards a low-carbon future, Chen Shi has consistently focused on research in this field in recent years.
Based on the current situation where energy infrastructure investments in the "Belt and Road" region are predominantly locked into fossil fuels and the uncertain prospects of regional photovoltaic development, Chen Shi has developed a PV power generation potential assessment technology relying on spatiotemporal multidimensional data. This approach systematically analyzes the photovoltaic potential and cooperation prospects in the region and proposes solutions for the area to get rid of traditional high-carbon pathways.
Facing the demand for the high-quality development of PV under China's carbon peak and carbon neutrality goals, Chen Shi has expanded the PV power generation assessment system from technological aspects to economic and grid integration dimensions. She has constructed a comprehensive assessment system for the entire PV power generation chain and explored the spatiotemporal evolution characteristics of the technical, economic, and grid potential of combined "photovoltaics + energy storage." This provides robust support for the strategic planning of PV power generation in China.
In addressing the variability challenges posed by the integration of PV power generation in the future electricity systems, Chen Shi further analyzed the temporal and spatial variability of PV generation. She also further revealed the synergistic benefits of air pollution control on PV generation in China. In the future, Chen Shi aims to explore the optimization of the comprehensive benefits, including climate, environment, poverty alleviation, and health, associated with renewable energy sources, including but not limited to PV. She intends to provide scientific development solutions for policymakers.
the photo of the Award Ceremony
Regarding 35 Innovators Under 35(Public Information Compilation):
Since 1999, MIT Technology Review has annually selected individuals under the age of 35 from around the world who have demonstrated profound influence in various cutting-edge disciplines and technology fields, including biomedicine, energy materials, artificial intelligence, quantum computing and communication, intelligent manufacturing, and more. These individuals, recognized as visionaries, pioneers, inventors, humanitarians, or entrepreneurs, are considered as the "35 Innovators Under 35" (TR35) for their significant contributions to the future development of science and technology. TR35 is acknowledged as one of the globally influential talent evaluation systems in the field of technology, garnering widespread recognition in both industry and academia.
Since 2017, MIT Technology Review has initiated the annual selection of TR35 China. TR35 China aims to identify outstanding young leaders in various fields of technological innovation in China with international influence, providing them with a highly international platform. After six years of growth, many of the awardees have emerged as pioneers and leaders in their respective industries and domains.
Contributed by: Atmospheric Pollution and Control Teaching and Research Institute
