The first meeting of the first board of the Qingdao New Energy Shandong Laboratory was held in Qingdao, Shandong province on Jan 11.

During the meeting, it was revealed that the provincial laboratory has gathered more than 100 high-level skilled workers and built five laboratories, think tanks and public platforms.

On July 5, 2021, the Shandong Provincial People's Government approved the construction plans for the new energy laboratory.

The lab is the only provincial laboratory to focus on energy, specializing in the research of large-scale development and utilization of renewable energy, advanced energy storage technology, hydrogen energy and fuel cells. It will carry out research on energy applications, system integration innovation and energy science and technological development strategies.

The laboratory aims to foster an international first-class new energy science and technology innovation center, acquire internationally-leading science equipment, and made a series of scientific and technological achievements.