The 10th General Assembly and First Meeting of the 10th Council of CEPPEA Held in Beijing
On June 5, the 10th General Assembly of Members and the First Meeting of the 10th Council of the China Electric Power Planning and Engineering Association (CEPPEA) were held in Beijing. The meeting comprehensively reviewed the achievements of the 9th Council, charted a blueprint for future development, and elected a new leadership team.
Participants reviewed and approved key documents including the work report of the 9th Council, the report of the Board of Supervisors, and the financial report. The reports highlighted the association’s achievements over the past four years under the guiding principle of “serving four key areas.” These include contributions in electrical engineer registration and examination, qualification and credit evaluation, commendations and awards, standards development, professional training, technical exchanges, quality management, policy research, statistical analysis, journal publication, talent cultivation, the compilation of industry history, organization of national and industry-level competitions, as well as promoting industry self-discipline, digitalization, and domestic software development.
The meeting elected the leadership team of the 10th Council. Wang Xiaojun was elected Chairman of the 10th Council. Wu Chunli, Chen Jing, Luo Bixiong, Hu Ming, Zhang Yiguo, Zhang Quan, and Chen Weirong were elected as Vice Chairmen. Li Yinan was elected Executive Vice Chairman, and Zhang Bingcheng as Secretary General.
In the inaugural address, Chairman Wang Xiaojun noted that while China’s electric power industry has become world-leading, it now faces the dual challenges of energy transition and high-quality development. He emphasized that the association will focus on shifting from scale-based growth to quality and efficiency, strengthening compliance, integrity, and service capabilities to support the development of a new power system.
Wu Chunli stated that the new council will uphold Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, and work toward building a strong power nation by focusing on four priorities: first, strengthening political guidance and serving national strategies; second, innovating service approaches and uniting industry efforts; third, promoting exemplary models and driving technological innovation; and fourth, enhancing cultural development to foster harmony in the industry.
On behalf of the association’s working team, Li Yinan expressed commitment to the principles of Party leadership, service orientation, innovation, and compliance. He pledged to continuously enhance the association’s influence, cohesion, and credibility, and provide higher-quality services to member units.
The meeting also presented the 2024 Electric Power Engineering Science and Technology Progress Awards, along with the second round of Industry High-Quality Development Enterprise Awards and Outstanding Entrepreneur Awards.
The authoritative industry publication “A History of Electric Power Survey and Design in China (2001–2021)” was released at the event, documenting two decades of technological breakthroughs and engineering achievements. Meanwhile, China Power Engineering Consulting Group launched a special campaign commemorating the 75th anniversary of electric power planning and design in China, vividly showcasing the industry's progress from following to leading on the global stage.
Leaders from the China Electricity Council, China Engineering & Consulting Association, and China National Association of Engineering Consultants attended and delivered congratulatory remarks.
The General Assembly called on all member units to build on the industry’s 75-year legacy, remain true to their founding mission, and work together to advance the high-quality development of the power planning and engineering sector.
Nearly 400 representatives from across the country participated in the event, both online and in person.