R&D on Integrated Coal Gasification Combined Cycle(IGCC) technology, operation and maintenance technology for thermal power plants and gas turbine hot gas path parts.

  R&D on high efficiency combustion, fuel upgrading, and environmental protection technologies for various fuels such as coal and biomass.

  R&D on high efficiency heat pump and thermal storage system technologies.

  R&D on high efficiency energy conversion and energy system evaluation technologies.