Grand Invitation: 2023 Building Carbon Peak and Carbon Neutrality (Xinjiang) Summit to Be Held in Urumqi

On October 12, the 2023 Building Carbon Peak and Carbon Neutrality (Xinjiang) Summit will officially convene in Urumqi at the Swiss International Hotel. Co-hosted with the “Soletks” Clean Energy Application Development Forum, the gathering is set to become a milestone in advancing green construction, energy transition, and low-carbon development across China’s western region. The event brings together senior policymakers, researchers, industry leaders, and investors to share pathways, showcase solutions, and catalyze projects that support China’s dual-carbon goals.

The summit arrives at a pivotal moment. China has pledged to peak carbon emissions before 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060. Because buildings account for a significant share of national energy use and emissions, transforming the construction sector is essential to meeting these commitments. Xinjiang—rich in solar resources and strategically positioned along the Belt and Road corridor—offers a unique proving ground for scalable solutions in energy-efficient buildings and integrated renewables.

Organizers and Supporting Institutions

Endorsed by leading institutions, the summit combines policy insight with technical depth and market connectivity. Organizing and guiding bodies include:

• Department of Housing and Urban-Rural Development of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region

• China Construction Metal Structure Association (guidance)

• Clean Energy Application Committee of the China Construction Metal Structure Association

• Committee on Heating and Radiators

• Xinjiang Academy of Building Research

With strong institutional backing, the summit is positioned not merely as a regional forum but as a national platform linking policy, technology, and investment for rapid decarbonization of the built environment.

High-Level Agenda and Core Themes

The one-day program will feature keynote addresses, thematic dialogues, and technical sessions. Discussions will explore both strategic frameworks and practical mechanisms for accelerating carbon reduction in buildings. Major themes include:

• Pathways to Carbon Neutrality in Buildings — From standards and codes to implementation toolkits, speakers will examine how local policies translate into measurable emission cuts and lifecycle performance improvements.

• Clean-Energy Integration — Best practices for solar thermal, photovoltaic, and hybrid systems; coupling with heat pumps, thermal storage, and smart controls to balance comfort, resilience, and cost.

• Innovative Materials & Technologies — High-performance envelopes and façades, selective-coating absorbers, system-level efficiency measures, and digital O&M that extends asset life while driving down emissions.

• Regional Demonstrations — Case studies from Xinjiang and across China illustrating scalable business models for new public buildings, residential communities, and industrial facilities.

• Cooperation & Investment — Matchmaking among developers, solution providers, EPCs, and financiers to accelerate commercialization and project pipelines.

Role of Soletks and Industry Partners

As the vice-chair unit of the Clean Energy Application Committee, Soletks Group plays a leading role in convening ecosystem partners for the forum. Recognized for expertise in solar-thermal systems and integrated clean-energy solutions for buildings, Soletks advocates an approach that marries technological innovation with practical engineering and long-term asset management. Its participation underscores the industry’s commitment to delivering reliable, cost-effective decarbonization pathways tailored to regional climates and demand profiles.

Beyond technology showcases, the forum aims to elevate cross-disciplinary collaboration—linking material science with building physics, and combining policy incentives with financeable business cases that can be replicated at scale.

Why Urumqi, and Why Now?

Urumqi’s position as a gateway city along the Belt and Road makes it an ideal venue for promoting green infrastructure and knowledge exchange with Central and West Asia. The region’s vast solar resource and diverse climatic zones create practical conditions for demonstrating robust building-energy solutions—from high-efficiency heating to year-round hot-water and cooling integration. Lessons learned here are expected to inform deployment in other regions that face similar temperature swings and grid constraints.

Holding the summit in Xinjiang also signals alignment between national dual-carbon goals and regional revitalization: accelerating green construction stimulates local supply chains, enhances urban livability, and opens new avenues for international cooperation.

Opportunities for Stakeholders

The summit is designed as a working platform that generates tangible outcomes for a broad set of participants:

• Policy Makers gain firsthand feedback on standards, incentives, and deployment barriers, informing future regulations and pilot programs.

• Developers, Architects, and Contractors discover proven system configurations and procurement strategies that reduce lifecycle costs and risks.

• Technology Providers showcase high-efficiency collectors, absorbers, façades, HVAC integrations, and digital O&M tools to qualified buyers.

• Financial Institutions and Investors access curated project opportunities and risk-mitigation models for green construction portfolios.

• Universities & Research Institutes connect with real-world pilots that translate laboratory breakthroughs into deployable solutions.

Vision and Expected Outcomes

China’s dual-carbon pathway is both a climate imperative and an engine for innovation. Because the construction sector accounts for a substantial share of national energy consumption, gains in building efficiency deliver outsized benefits. The Urumqi summit will highlight how coordinated action—combining policy, engineering, and finance—can unlock immediate savings while laying the groundwork for deeper decarbonization over the next decade.

Participants can expect actionable guidance, new partnerships, and clearer roadmaps for implementing integrated systems such as solar-thermal plus heat pumps with thermal storage, high-performance envelopes, and smart control strategies that enhance comfort and resilience. By aligning regional strengths with national priorities, the summit aims to accelerate a market shift toward low-carbon buildings that are durable, affordable, and replicable.

Closing Remarks

The 2023 Building Carbon Peak and Carbon Neutrality (Xinjiang) Summit represents more than an industry gathering—it is a declaration of intent. It signals a shared determination to pioneer clean-energy integration in buildings, nurture high-quality growth in western China, and foster international collaboration. On October 12, leaders and innovators will converge in Urumqi to chart the next phase of green-building development. With the support of Soletks Group and other distinguished partners, the event promises not only to exchange knowledge but also to spark practical, transformative action toward a carbon-neutral future.