The journey is long, but we keep moving forward. To recognize high-quality papers published in the journal "Distributed Energy", to encourage academic innovation, to promote the production of outstanding research results, and to further leverage the important role of academic journals in leading scientific and technological innovation, serving discipline construction, and supporting industry development, the editorial department of "Distributed Energy" has organized the 2025 Annual Outstanding Paper Selection Activity.

      This selection is aimed at the 120 papers published in "Distributed Energy" from 2023 to 2024. Based on a comprehensive consideration of the review committee's opinions, the academic influence of the articles, citation and download rates, and other quantitative and qualitative evaluation criteria, 10 papers were ultimately selected as the "Distributed Energy" 2025 Annual Outstanding Papers.

        We extend our warmest congratulations to all the award-winning authors! We sincerely thank all authors for their long-term trust and support for "Distributed Energy"!

 [1] Yuxin LIN, Jingye ZHANG. Development Status and Prospect of Offshore Wind Power[J]. Distributed Energy Resources. 2023, 8(2): 1-10 https://doi.org/10.16513/j.2096-2185.DE.2308201.

[2] Shuang HAN, Shan LIU. Key Technologies, Current Status and Development Trends of High-Altitude Wind Power Generation[J]. Distributed Energy Resources. 2024, 9(1): 1-9 https://doi.org/10.16513/j.2096-2185.DE.2409101.

[3] Zhongyang XU, Xiaotong SONG. Multi-Objective Optimal Scheduling Strategy for Microgrid With High Permeability Clean Energy[J]. Distributed Energy Resources. 2023, 8(2): 19-25 https://doi.org/10.16513/j.2096-2185.DE.2308203.

[4] Jianlin LI, Jingyue KANG, Dixi XIN. Application Research of New Power System Energy Storage Technology[J]. Distributed Energy Resources. 2024, 9(6): 1-8 https://doi.org/10.16513/j.2096-2185.DE.2409601.

[5] Jiaxin LI, Zhiwei WANG. Optimal Dispatching of Wind-Solar-Storage Integrated Energy System Based on Model Predictive Control[J]. Distributed Energy Resources. 2024, 9(1): 43-53 https://doi.org/10.16513/j.2096-2185.DE.2409106.

[6] Xiuying YAN, Pengfei YU, Dengjia WANG. Flexible Energy-Saving Control Strategy of a Solar-ASHP Integrated Heating System Based on Time-Sharing Heat Demand[J]. Distributed Energy Resources. 2023, 8(1): 1-10 https://doi.org/10.16513/j.2096-2185.DE.2308101.

[7] Guanqi CUI, Yili LIU, Lingrui ZENG. Power Allocation Strategy of Hybrid Energy Storage System Considering Supercapacitor SOC[J]. Distributed Energy Resources. 2023, 8(3): 1-9 https://doi.org/10.16513/j.2096-2185.DE.2308301.

[8] Wenquan YUE, Fang YAO, Fushuan WEN. Coordinated Optimization Strategy for Electric-Heat-Hydrogen Integrated Energy System Considering Concentrating Solar Power[J]. Distributed Energy Resources. 2023, 8(4): 29-39 https://doi.org/10.16513/j.2096-2185.DE.2308404.

[9] Zeming ZHAO, Min LIU. Combined Heat and Power Optimization for Virtual Power Plants Considering Carbon Capture Technologies[J]. Distributed Energy Resources. 2023, 8(1): 30-38 https://doi.org/10.16513/j.2096-2185.DE.2308104.

[10] Tao XU, Fanyun WANG. Review and Prospect of Power Demand Response Implementation[J]. Distributed Energy Resources. 2024, 9(3): 1-11 https://doi.org/10.16513/j.2096-2185.DE.2409301.