China Energy Construction Investment Group has signed a memorandum of cooperation for a 2 gigawatt renewable energy project in Malaysia’s Sarawak on April 17. The signing took place between Wang Honggang, a member of the Investment Group’s Party Committee and Vice President, and Awang Tengah Ali Hasan, the Deputy Chief Minister of Sarawak. Awang Tengah expressed a warm welcome to the visiting delegation and acknowledged the achievements of the Investment Group. He emphasized the Sarawak government’s strong support for foreign investments, stating that this collaboration would reinforce Sarawak’s position as a preferred destination for clean energy investments globally, furthering local goals for low-carbon and sustainable development.
JinkoSolar has recently achieved a significant milestone by obtaining compliance certification for its carbon management system from TÜV Rheinland, making it the first company in the photovoltaic industry to receive ISO 14064-1:2018 and ISO 14067:2018 certifications. This certification not only recognizes the advanced nature of JinkoSolar’s carbon management system but also marks a crucial step in its low-carbon development journey. Driven by global carbon neutrality goals, JinkoSolar has set a new industry benchmark through its outstanding innovations and practices in carbon management.
On April 18, two major companies in China, Guizhou Moutai Group and CATL, signed a strategic cooperation agreement in Renhua, Guizhou. The collaboration aims to integrate new energy technologies with traditional manufacturing to drive innovation in applications such as photovoltaics and energy storage, ultimately promoting a green low-carbon transformation of the industry. The signing was witnessed by leaders from both companies.
In another development, a 6GW high-efficiency photovoltaic cell project in Shaanxi is set to commence production by May 2024 and is expected to be operational by July 2025. This project involves an investment of approximately 1.8 billion yuan and will include production workshops, power stations, and necessary infrastructure. Once operational, it is projected to generate an annual output value of around 1 billion yuan and create approximately 700 jobs.
Chinese scientists have developed a flexible tandem solar cell that boasts an efficiency of 24.6% and can withstand up to 3,000 bends. This advancement enhances the adhesion between the upper and lower layers of the cell, utilizing Copper Indium Gallium Selenide (CIGS) as a promising candidate for the bottom cell in next-generation tandem solar cells.
SANY has been recognized for its leadership in ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) practices, earning a place in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook (China Edition) 2025. The company stood out among over 1,700 Chinese enterprises across 60 industries, demonstrating its commitment to sustainability.
A delegation of executives from German companies visited LONGi Green Energy on April 15 to gain insights into the company’s innovations and global achievements in the photovoltaic sector. The visit included a tour of LONGi’s smart energy exhibition hall and discussions on cooperation opportunities in the photovoltaic industry between China and Germany.
On April 18, the Wujiang Dongtai Lake Fishing-Photovoltaic Complementary Project, managed by Prologis Renewables, was successfully connected to the grid. This project is the largest of its kind in Suzhou, covering approximately 517 acres with a capacity of 29.9 MW, and is expected to generate around 36.5 million kWh annually, benefiting the local economy and ecology.
LONGi Green Energy announced that its silicon solar cell efficiency has reached a world record of 27.81%. This achievement was verified by the German Institute for Solar Energy Research and improves upon the previous record of 27.3% set in May 2024, highlighting the importance of efficiency in the solar industry.
As the implementation date for new policies approaches, significant changes are occurring in the market, indicating a major transformation for distributed photovoltaic systems. The National Energy Administration has provided clarifications regarding the management measures for distributed photovoltaic power generation, highlighting the evolving landscape of renewable energy.
Trina Solar has achieved a new world record for its perovskite-silicon tandem technology, with an efficiency of 31.1%. This marks a significant milestone in the industry, as it is the first time a tandem cell has surpassed 31% efficiency at an industrial scale of 210mm.
In the first quarter, China Three Gorges Corporation reported a record high in renewable energy generation, achieving a total output of 25.069 billion kWh, an increase of 16% year-on-year. Wind energy contributed 14.815 billion kWh, while solar power generated 10.254 billion kWh, underscoring the company’s commitment to energy supply and safety.
A 3GW photovoltaic module manufacturing project has been signed in Xinjiang’s Altay Region, with a total investment of approximately 2.5 billion yuan, expected to create around 800 jobs and significantly enhance local industrial capacity.
On April 1, China Energy Construction’s China Electric Power Engineering Group signed a cooperation agreement with the Vietnam Electricity Group in Hanoi, aiming to deepen collaboration on various energy projects.
On March 28, China Energy Construction International Group signed a memorandum of cooperation with Kazakhstan’s Atyrau region, focusing on joint projects in gas power stations, wind energy, and photovoltaics.
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