This textbook mainly introduces the basic concepts of the new energy science and engineering major and its importance to social development; the basic knowledge and abilities that engineers should possess; the basic concepts, development history and development prospects of new energy; understanding and mastering the technical approaches for the conversion and utilization of major new energy; understanding of the curriculum structure system of the new energy science and engineering major; the development of the new energy industry to stimulate students' interest in the major; and understanding of policy support for the development of new energy in various countries around the world.