The Department of Electrical Engineering and Applied Electronics (EEA) organized a field trip for 101 students enrolled in the course “Introduction to Energy Science and Engineering” to visit energy enterprises. The objective was to broaden the students’ perspectives and knowledge in the energy sector, allowing them to gain insights into industry developments and future career prospects. On November 16, 2023, under the guidance of teaching assistants and counselors, the students visited the Beijing Tongzhou Power Supply Company of State Grid Corporation of China, Beijing Sunhouse Gas Cogeneration Co., Ltd., and Nankou Industrial Park of Sany Heavy Industry Corporation Limited.

Wang Chao, Head of the Innovation Center Laboratory at State Grid Beijing Tongzhou Power Supply Company, Liu Hui, Head of Human Resources Department of Beijing Sunhouse Gas Cogeneration Co., Ltd., Hao Hui, Head of Offices of Beijing Sunhouse, and Su Huangjin, Head of Comprehensive Management Department of Sany Electric Motor Company warmly welcomed the students. Each company presented its construction scale, business scope, equipment facilities, and production and living environment. They used dynamic models or three-dimensional views to demonstrate the company’s production and operation processes. During the subsequent tours of the production area, office area, and exhibition area, detailed explanations were provided.

A learning visit at State Grid Beijing Tongzhou Power Supply Company

A learning visit at Beijing Sunhouse Gas Cogeneration Company

A learning visit at Nankou Industrial Park of Sany Heavy Industry Corporation

Throughout the visit, students attentively observed, actively asked questions, and received patient and detailed answers from the company staff. After the conclusion of the activity, the students expressed that the visit allowed them to witness the advanced production equipment and operational standards of energy enterprises. They had firsthand experiences of the high-level research and innovation capabilities of the companies, gaining a deep and intuitive understanding of the energy and electrical engineering disciplines. This visit further strengthened their determination and interest in their chosen field.

This enterprise visit not only provided students with valuable learning opportunities, reinforcing the integration of theory and practice, but also enhanced communication and exchange between the energy and electrical engineering disciplines and related enterprises. It played a positive and catalytic role in promoting the cultivation of broad-based, innovative talents.