On December 31, 2024, at the end of the year, my country's world's largest pumped storage power station, the State Grid Hebei Fengning Pumped Storage Power Station, was officially put into full commercial operation! It is understood that the total installed capacity of Fengning Power Station is 3.6 million kilowatts, and it has created four "firsts" in pumped storage power stations: the world's fi...
As the global aviation and transportation sectors seek sustainable solutions to reduce carbon emissions and operational costs, photovoltaics (PV) have emerged as a transformative technology for low-altitude aviation. This renewable energy source is increasingly integrated into unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), urban air mobility (UAM) vehicles, and other low-altitude flight systems, offering unique...
As the global transportation sector seeks sustainable solutions to reduce carbon footprints and combat climate change, solar energy is emerging as a game-changer. Photovoltaic (PV) technology is increasingly integrated into transportation infrastructure, powering everything from electric vehicle (EV) charging stations to smart highways. At the forefront of this revolution is SUNROVER, a pioneer in...
As diesel prices soar and rural electrification efforts accelerate, off-grid solar-storage systems are revolutionizing energy access across emerging economies. A recent World Bank study reveals that hybrid solar-diesel installations have slashed fossil fuel consumption by 70% in regions like Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and Latin America—translating to $12B in annual savings and 45...
France has revised down its solar PV target by 2035 from 100GW to 90GW in its latest Multiannual Energy Programme (PPE3). In the latest draft, which is open to consultation (in French) until April 05, the French government has revised its targets from 75-100GW – set in November 2024 – by 2035 to 65-90GW. By 2030, the country expects to reach 54GW of installed solar PV. To reach ...
Earthquakes are among the most unpredictable and devastating natural disasters, capable of crippling infrastructure, disrupting power grids, and leaving communities in darkness for days or even weeks. As solar-plus-storage systems gain traction worldwide, questions arise about their vulnerability to seismic events—and, more importantly, their potential to serve as lifelines during recovery. ...
Masdar, the UAE state-run renewables developer, has signed two agreements with the Indonesian electricity firm PT PLN to expand floating solar capacity on the Indonesian island of Java. The two companies signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that will see them develop a floating PV project at the Jatigede Dam reservoir in West Java. The MOU follows Masdar’s successful award of th...
On May 25, the National New Energy Storage Pilot Demonstration Project - Southern Power Grid Baochi Energy Storage Station was put into operation in Wenshan Prefecture, Yunnan. This is the first large-scale lithium-sodium hybrid energy storage station in China, which realizes the "one-station application" of various new grid-building energy storage technologies, while ensuring the stable access of...
GameChange Solar, a US tracking bracket manufacturer, announced plans to double the capacity of its module manufacturing plant in Saudi Arabia to 6GW. The plant currently produces Genius Tracker system components for large ground projects, and the company expects to complete the expansion in September this year. The company said the expansion was due to significant growth in market d...
