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Aug.

01, 2025

Exploring the Benefits of 72 Cell Photovoltaic Panels

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Jul.

31, 2025

China Ships First Recyclable Wind Turbine Blade With Breakthrough Resin-Fiber Separation Technology

China has delivered its first recyclable thermoset wind turbine blade, marking a key advance in solving one of the renewable energy industry’s biggest sustainability challenges: what to do with retired turbine blades.

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Jul.

31, 2025

Construction Begins on World’s First UHV Flexible DC Transmission Project in Anhui

Construction has officially begun on the Anhui section of the Gansu–Zhejiang ±800kV ultra-high voltage direct current (UHVDC) transmission line, with work starting in Digang Town, Fanchang District, Wuhu City.

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Jul.

31, 2025

Smart Mining Capacity Surpasses 50% of China’s Total Coal Output

Smart mining capacity now accounts for more than half of China’s total coal production, according to the 2024 Annual Report on the Development of the Coal Industry released by the China National Coal Association.

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Jul.

31, 2025

China Expects 100 Billion kWh Increase in Coal-Fired Power Output in 2025

Beijing, April 9— China’s coal-fired power generation is projected to grow by around 100 billion kilowatt-hours in 2025, according to an industry outlook released by the China National Coal Association (CNCA) on Tuesday. The increase reflects rising demand for base-load energy amid fluctuating output from hydropower and renewables.

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Jul.

31, 2025

China Sets Aggressive Targets for Virtual Power Plants to Boost Distributed Energy Integration

China is stepping up efforts to develop virtual power plants (VPPs), with new policy guidelines released this week by the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and the National Energy Administration (NEA).

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Jul.

31, 2025

Sinopec and Aramco Sign Agreement to Expand Yanbu Refinery and Boost Downstream Capacity

Beijing, April 10 — Sinopec and Saudi Aramco have signed a cooperation framework agreement to expand their joint Yanbu Refinery in Saudi Arabia, aiming to strengthen integrated refining and petrochemical operations and enhance production of high-value chemical products.

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Jul.

31, 2025

China and Europe Launch RMB 6.5 Billion Green Energy Project in Ningxia

On April 10, A major China-Europe clean energy initiative broke ground this week in Lingwu City, marking a significant step forward in global renewable energy collaboration.

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Jul.

31, 2025

China Shifts Coal Production Westward to Boost National Supply

China is accelerating the shift of its coal production toward the country’s central and western regions, as part of a broader effort to strengthen national energy security and industrial efficiency.

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Jul.

31, 2025

Xinjiang Launches RMB 3.594 Billion Project to Turn Coal Waste into High-Value Fertilizer

A new RMB 3.594 Billion clean coal project has officially broken ground in Xinjiang, aiming to turn previously underused coal fines into high-value chemical products. The facility, funded by Yili Xintian Coal Chemical using its own capital, spans over 670 mu (approximately 110 acres) and is expected to generate RMB 1.24 billion in annual revenue.

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Jul.

31, 2025

Yunnan Deploys First Mobile Charging and Battery Swap Station for Electric Heavy Trucks

A new energy milestone has been reached in southwest China. Yunnan Province has launched its first mobile charging and battery swapping station for electric heavy-duty trucks—bringing a flexible, high-efficiency power solution to the heart of its coal transport routes.

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Jul.

31, 2025

China's Yangtze Clean Energy Corridor Sets Record Q1 Power Output

China’s Yangtze River clean energy corridor—the largest of its kind in the world—generated a record-breaking 57.68 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity in the first quarter of 2025, marking a 9.4% year-on-year increase, according to China Three Gorges Corporation.

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Jul.

31, 2025

EU Considers Dropping Tariffs on Chinese EVs in Favor of Price Floor Deal

The European Union is weighing a proposal to replace planned tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) with a minimum price agreement, according to a European Commission spokesperson.

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Jul.

31, 2025

North China Power Grid Hits Record 171 GW in Renewable Output

The North China Power Grid has set a new benchmark for renewable energy, with peak generation climbing to 171 gigawatts (GW)—the highest on record, according to the State Grid Corporation of China.

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Jul.

31, 2025

China Commissions First CCUS-EGR Carbon Capture Facility

China Petroleum Engineering & Construction Corporation (CPECC) has successfully commissioned the country’s first integrated carbon capture and enhanced gas recovery (CCUS-EGR) pilot project at the Maokou gas reservoir in the Wolonghe field, southwest China.

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Jul.

31, 2025

China’s Coal Demand to See Modest Growth in 2025 as Supply Outlook Improves

China’s coal demand is expected to grow slightly in 2025, while overall supply and demand dynamics continue to ease, according to the 2024 Annual Report on the Coal Industry released by the China National Coal Association (CNCA) on April 9.

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Jul.

31, 2025

Chinese Researchers Achieve Breakthrough in Carbon-Based Perovskite Solar Cells Using Dual-Solvent Process

Chinese researchers have achieved a groundbreaking advancement in carbon-based perovskite solar cells through an innovative dual-solvent process. This breakthrough enhances both efficiency and stability, setting the stage for more sustainable and cost-effective renewable energy solutions. Discover how this development could revolutionize solar energy applications in our full article.

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Jul.

31, 2025

U.S. Tariff Policy Shifts Impact Solar Industry: A Three-Month Overview

Explore how recent changes in U.S. tariff policy are transforming the solar industry. Our in-depth three-month analysis delves into the effects on manufacturing, pricing, and emerging market trends. Gain crucial insights into the evolving solar energy landscape in America and stay ahead of the curve. Don’t miss this essential update for industry stakeholders!

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Jul.

31, 2025

China Targets Over 50 GW of Virtual Power Plant Capacity by 2030

China plans to expand its national virtual power plant (VPP) regulation capacity to more than 50 gigawatts (GW) by 2030, according to new guidelines issued by the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and the National Energy Administration (NEA).

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Jul.

31, 2025

World’s First Oil-Free Power Plant Using High-Moisture Lignite Completes Trial Run

The world’s first oil-free power plant fueled by high-moisture lignite has completed a successful three-year trial run in China, marking a major step forward in cleaner, more flexible coal-fired power generation.