Company patents

ELECTRIC POWER RESEARCH INSTITUTE. CHINA SOUTHERN POWER GRID

ELECTRIC POWER RESEARCH INSTITUTE. CHINA SOUTHERN POWER GRID's patent strategy reveals a surprising diversification beyond its core electrical power focus, with significant activity in Material & Chemical Analysis (13.0% of portfolio) and Plastics Shaping & Molding (10.9% of portfolio), the latter emerging as a new focus with 3 patents in 2025. While Power Distribution & Storage remains its largest category (28.3%), its patenting in Cryptographic Mechanisms and Power Conversion (DC/AC, DC/DC) appears to be a shifting priority, both experiencing a 100.0% decline in patent filings so far in 2026.

Patent Trend by Technology Area

Yearly patent publications since 2023

Product themes

Product-level themes inferred from filings since 2023, with category chips showing where each theme appears. Select a theme to filter the patents below.

46 US filings (since 2023) · 12 categories · 17 themes

Advanced Power Converter Topologies

Focuses on novel circuit configurations for DC-DC, DC-AC, or AC-DC conversion, often involving resonant operation, multi-level structures, or switched capacitors to improve efficiency, power density, or voltage conversion ratios.

Power Conversion (DC/AC, DC/DC)
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9since 2023
-40.0%YoY
Power Systems with Energy Storage & Grid Interaction

Integration of power converters with energy storage devices (batteries, supercapacitors) or grid interfaces, often involving AC/DC conversion, power flow management, and fault handling for hybrid power systems or specific applications like EVs or PV.

Power Distribution & StoragePower Conversion (DC/AC, DC/DC)
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6since 2023
-60.0%YoY
Adaptive Power Disconnection & Reclosing

Intelligent control systems that manage the connection and disconnection of power, including pre-charging capacitive loads, reclosing after faults, or isolating parts of a grid based on detected conditions, often involving smart switches and relays with adaptive logic.

Emergency Protective Circuits
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6since 2023
-75.0%YoY
Cable Termination & Management

Systems and methods for preparing, organizing, and electrically connecting individual conductors or cable bundles to connector terminals, ensuring reliable contact and strain relief.

Cables & Conductors
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5since 2023
+200.0%YoY
Advanced Cable Insulation & Sheathing

Development of polymer compositions and material structures for electrical insulation and protective sheathing of cables, focusing on properties like flame retardancy, flexibility, and semiconductivity.

Cables & Conductors
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4since 2023
-50.0%YoY
Component Performance Optimization

Using computational design and simulation to optimize the performance characteristics of specific components or materials within a larger engineering system.

Electronic Design Automation (CAD/EDA)
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4since 2023
-50.0%YoY
Polymer Composites with Functional Fillers

Polymer compositions incorporating inorganic or organic filler materials to impart specific functional properties such as thermal conductivity, flame retardancy, electrical conductivity, or enhanced mechanical strength and dimensional stability.

Polymer Working & Compounding
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3since 2023
new
Blockchain for Secure Transactions & Identity

Focuses on using distributed ledger technology (DLT) like blockchain to secure financial transactions, manage digital identities, or ensure data integrity and traceability across various applications.

Cryptographic Mechanisms
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3since 2023
-50.0%YoY
Motor System Fault Detection

Methods and systems for identifying anomalies, failures, or impending issues within electric motors or their associated drive and power management circuits, often by monitoring electrical or operational parameters.

Electrical Measurement
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2since 2023
new
Emerging Contaminant Removal

Specific techniques and materials developed to remove persistent or difficult-to-treat pollutants from water, such as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), micropollutants, or specific industrial chemicals.

Catalysts & Reactors
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2since 2023
new
Power Consumption & Current Sensing

Devices and methods for accurately measuring or monitoring electrical current draw and power usage in various systems, often for control, optimization, or safety purposes.

Electrical Measurement
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2since 2023
new
Digital Twin & System Simulation

Creating virtual models (digital twins) of complex physical systems to simulate their behavior, predict performance, validate designs, or guide operations under various conditions.

Electronic Design Automation (CAD/EDA)
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2since 2023
0.0%YoY
Wireless Power Transfer Systems

Systems and methods for transferring electrical energy without physical contact, often utilizing inductive or resonant coupling, including antenna design, resonance tracking, and control mechanisms for efficient power delivery.

Power Distribution & Storage
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2since 2023
n/a
Cable Harness & Armor Design

Structural design and manufacturing techniques for bundling multiple wires into harnesses, including protective layers like braiding and interlocking armor, and methods for assembly and termination.

Cables & Conductors
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2since 2023
n/a
EV Charging Systems & Control

Technologies for efficiently delivering power to electric vehicles, encompassing fast charging, wireless charging, and smart grid integration, alongside vehicle-side control and management of the charging process.

Power Distribution & Storage
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1since 2023
n/a
Modular & Hybrid Power Supply Systems

Design and control of power supply architectures that combine multiple power sources (e.g., AC grid, DC battery, generators) or modular battery units, often featuring switching, conversion, and redundancy for enhanced reliability and flexibility.

Power Distribution & Storage
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1since 2023
n/a
Electronic System Layout & Integration

Automated methods and tools for generating, optimizing, and verifying the physical layout and interconnections of electronic components, including integrated circuits, printed circuit boards, and system-level interface protection.

Electronic Design Automation (CAD/EDA)
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1since 2023
n/a

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