Piscataway, N.J. – IEEE, the world’s largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for humanity, today announced the IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES) has entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with multiple universities, including China Three Gorges University, School of Electrical Engineering of Shandong University, South China University of Technology, and Southwest Jiaotong University. These MOUs were signed at the inaugural IEEE PES International Meeting in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China during the Opening Reception on Monday, 19 January, 2026.

China Three Gorges University, School of Electrical Engineering of Shandong University, South China University of Technology, and Southwest Jiaotong University, in partnership with IEEE, share a collective commitment to strengthening global collaboration in the power and energy sector. Together, they aim to foster long-term, stable, and mutually beneficial relationships through collegial, peer-to-peer engagement, while advancing global talent development, academic exchange, and joint research in electrical engineering and related fields. These institutions are aligned in their interest to actively participate in IEEE-led international initiatives, particularly in areas focused on power and energy, with an emphasis on renewable energy and other critical aspects shaping the future of the industry. Through this collaboration, they seek to promote innovation, support the development of collaborative standards, and contribute to meaningful progress at the forefront of technological advancement.

The MOU was officially signed into order by Tim Licitra, IEEE PES Executive Director, and representatives from the universities, highlighted below. “IEEE PES is excited to enter a collaboration with the select academic bodies,” said Licitra. “Together we have an opportunity to increase collaboration to drive value for our respective members and the industry at large.”

Representatives from the universities emphasized a shared commitment to global collaboration in the power and energy sector. Lei Zhang of China Three Gorges University highlighted the importance of “deepening international cooperation” and advancing “innovation and development in renewable energy and smart grid technologies.” Lei Ding of Shandong University noted the focus on “scholarly exchange and joint research” and “foster[ing] talent development” to support the global energy transition. Prof. Wenhu Tang of South China University of Technology described the agreement as one that will “ignite a new era of collaborative innovation,” while the faculty of Southwest Jiaotong University emphasized efforts to “boost global energy transition and sustainable development” through strengthened international exchange and cooperation.

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