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Green power and green certificate trading in southern China surged in the first quarter of 2025, outpacing the combined total of the past two years, according to data from the Guangzhou Power Exchange Center.

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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.

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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.