Xi'an Thermal Power Research Institute signed a cooperation framework agreement with Huawei to jointly establish an artificial intelligence innovation laboratory

On September 25, 2025, in Shenzhen, China, Xi'an Thermal Power Research Institute Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Xi'an Thermal Power Institute") and Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Huawei") officially signed a cooperation framework agreement to jointly build an artificial intelligence joint innovation laboratory at Huawei headquarters in Shenzhen. Liang Faguang, Deputy General Manager of Xi'an Thermal Power Institute, and Li Jiguang, General Manager of Huawei China Government Enterprise Power Business Department, signed an agreement on behalf of both parties. Dan Huijie, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and General Manager of Xi'an Thermal Power Institute, Shi Zhenyu, Vice President of Huawei ICT Marketing and Solution Sales, and others attended and witnessed the signing of the agreement, jointly unveiling the Xi'an Thermal Power Institute Huawei Joint Innovation Laboratory.

According to the agreement, both parties will focus on the application scenarios of artificial intelligence in the power generation field for cooperation. Firstly, in response to the pain points and challenges in the energy and power industry, based on Huawei's leading information and communication technology (ICT) and Xi'an Thermal Power Institute's professional power technology, they will jointly create innovative solutions, such as the construction of smart power plants and intelligent operation and maintenance of power systems; Secondly, in terms of market expansion, we will fully leverage the brand and resource advantages of both parties, work together to promote innovative products and services, and accelerate the large-scale application of new technologies in the energy and power industry; The third is to jointly participate in the formulation of industry standards and contribute to the development of digital and intelligent standards and norms in the energy and power industry.

Dan Huijie, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and General Manager of Xi'an Thermal Power Institute, said, "This cooperation with Huawei is an important measure for Xi'an Thermal Power Institute in the process of digital transformation in the energy and power industry. The complementary advantages of both sides will effectively promote the application of independent innovation technology and artificial intelligence technology in the power industry, provide solid support for ensuring energy security and promoting industrial upgrading, and help the high-quality development of the power industry

Huawei's Vice President of ICT Marketing and Solution Sales, Shi Zhenyu, pointed out that "Huawei has been striving to penetrate industry scenarios. The energy and power industry is an important pillar of the national economy. Through cooperation with Xi'an Thermal Power Institute, we can delve deeper into industry scenarios, deeply integrate Huawei ICT technology with the power industry, and jointly create more scenario based solutions to help the intelligent upgrading of the energy and power industry. ”

This cooperation is an important strategic layout for both parties to follow the trend of digitalization in the energy industry. With the gradual deepening of cooperation, both parties are expected to achieve innovative results in multiple fields such as intelligent power generation and smart new energy, injecting new vitality into the green, efficient, and intelligent development of China's energy and power industry, and providing reference for the digital transformation of the global energy industry.