China imposes export controls on critical minerals for thin-film PV
China has announced new export restrictions on materials essential for the thin-film solar industry, including critical minerals such as tungsten,
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Vincent Shaw
12:19
Chinese PV Industry Brief: NEA issues final rules for distributed solar
China’s National Energy Administration (NEA) has issued final regulations for distributed solar power, replacing 2013 interim rules with comprehensive standards
Vincent Shaw
03:25
China hits 277.17 GW of new PV installations in 2024
China's cumulative installed solar capacity hit 886.66 GW at the end of 2024, with 277.17 GW of new annual installations,
Vincent Shaw
02:23
Saudi Arabia commissions its largest battery energy storage system
The 2 GWh battery energy storage system (BESS) features 122 prefabricated storage units, designed and supplied by China’s BYD...
Vincent Shaw
19:25
Chinese PV Industry Brief: Aiko Solar starts making back contact PV panels
Aiko Solar has started production at its Jinan factory, its third facility for n-type all-back-contact solar modules. The plant is
Vincent Shaw
13:21
Chinese PV Industry Brief: Maxeon, Tongwei reach patent dispute settlement
Maxeon Solar Technologies and Tongwei have settled a global patent dispute over shingled solar cell and module technologies, ending litigation
Vincent Shaw
16:23
China’s first zero-carbon highway includes PV, paving way for sustainable transport
China’s first zero-carbon highway, the 152.7 km Jinan-Hefei Highway, has opened for traffic, featuring renewable energy systems, advanced tracking technology,
Vincent Shaw
12:21
China Huaneng secures $2.1 billion equity boost for renewables expansion
China Huaneng Group has obtained CNY 15 billion ($2.1 billion) in equity financing for its renewable energy subsidiary, Huaneng Renewables,
Vincent Shaw
11:25
Chinese PV Industry Brief: Huadian connects second phase of 1 GW project
Huadian says it has connected the second phase of its 1 GW Tengger solar project to the grid in China's
Vincent Shaw
07:20
China approves polysilicon futures
The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) has approved polysilicon derivatives to address rising price volatility and structural imbalances between supply
