On July 9, Beijing time, the International Award Committee for the Global Energy Prize announced the laureates for the 2025 edition. Professor He Jinliang, Chairman of the Academic Committee of the Department of Electrical Engineering and Applied Electronics (EEA) at Tsinghua University and Director of the High Voltage and Insulation Technology Research Institute, was granted this prestigious international prize in the field of energy.

According to the official website of the Global Energy Prize, Professor He Jinliang was recognized for his outstanding contributions to the field of ultra-high voltage transmission technology, particularly in the areas of key technologies and core equipment for the protection of electromagnetic transient overvoltage in transmission and transformation systems, large-capacity DC transmission pipelines, and low-carbon, environmentally friendly power cables. He was awarded in the "Traditional Energy" category. The other two laureates are Professor Yu Huang from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Dr. Vladislav Khomich from the Institute of Electrophysics and Electric Power of the Russian Academy of Sciences, who were honored in the "Non-Traditional Energy" and "New Energy Utilization" categories, respectively.

The 2025 Global Energy Prize International Award Committee, led by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Rae Kwon Chung, received 90 nominations from 44 countries and regions. On July 3, the winners were selected from a shortlist of 15 outstanding scientists from eight countries and regions. At the press conference on July 9, Rae Kwon Chung stated, “The scientific community today faces numerous global challenges. It is not an exaggeration to say that humanity’s ability to quickly address these challenges will determine the survival of civilization. Among the most severe challenges are the transformation to clean energy production, storage, and transmission technologies, as well as finding effective solutions to curb global climate change.” The award ceremony for the 2025 Global Energy Prize will be held during the Russian Energy Week in Moscow from October 15 to 17.

2025 Global Energy Prize Laureates

The Global Energy Prize is a renowned international science and technology award in the energy field, established in 2002 by the Global Energy Association. It is awarded annually to scientists who have made outstanding achievements in scientific and technological research and development in the energy field, with particular emphasis on international cooperation, public service, and corporate establishment contributions toward global energy security and efficient use, to promote the sustainable development of human civilization. Since its inception, the Global Energy Prize has gained significant recognition and global acclaim. It is listed as one of the 99 most prestigious and influential international awards by the IREG Observatory on Academic Ranking and Excellence (IREG).

The prize is awarded in three categories: Traditional Energy, Non-Traditional Energy, and New Energy Utilization, with a maximum of one winner per category each year. In total, 2 to 3 winners are selected annually. The award has been presented to 56 scientists from 16 countries, including prominent figures such as Nobel Chemistry laureate Akira Yoshino, Nobel Physics laureate Shuji Nakamura, the "Father of Solar Energy" Martin Green, and the "Father of LED" Nick Holonyak. The Global Energy Association, founded in 2002 and headquartered in Moscow, is committed to fostering international research and projects in the energy sector, supporting non-governmental and non-commercial organizations, and promoting innovation and international cooperation in the field of energy.

Source: https://globalenergyprize.org/en/