Recently, the largest "photovoltaic hydrogen storage integrated" offshore photovoltaic demonstration project in China, the first ecological governance type tidal flat photovoltaic demonstration project in China, the Guohua Rudong Photovoltaic Hydrogen Storage Integrated Project, which was designed and constructed by China Power Construction, was fully connected to the grid for power generation. The project is located in Rudong County, Nantong City, Jiangsu Province, and uses about 4,387.5 acres of tidal flats. The total installed capacity is 400,000 kilowatts, and supporting booster stations, energy storage facilities, and hydrogen production and refueling stations are built. The project has an average annual on-grid soalr system power of 462.934 million kWh. After completion and commissioning, it can reduce carbon dioxide emissions by about 309,400 tons per year, which is equivalent to adding 1.5 West Lake scenic areas of forest carbon sinks, which can effectively help local ecological environment protection and green and low-carbon development. It was designed by the East China Institute of China Power Construction and constructed by the Central South Institute. As the first tidal flat ecological governance photovoltaic project in China, it innovates the "offshore photovoltaic + grass control" ecological restoration model, takes the lead in the ecological governance of Spartina alterniflora, and creates a demonstration of green photovoltaic integration and ecological grass control in Jiangsu Province and the coastal areas of the country. During the construction process, the construction of the shore-based booster station and photovoltaic field area was affected by multiple factors such as the original mudflat terrain and on-site tidal changes, and the construction process was extremely difficult. The project team overcame difficulties and creatively used steel sheet pile cofferdams and well point dewatering to solve the construction problems of the shore-based station, designed a new type of aerial platform to solve the installation problems of the photovoltaic area, and used about 1,800 platform 4-wheeled carts according to local conditions to protect the local marine ecology and clam breeding areas. The first "river, sea, land, and river" intermodal transport solution was created to solve the problem of submarine cable transportation. On the vast mudflats of the Yellow Sea, nearly 700,000 photovoltaic panels "breathe" lightly with the rise and fall of the tide. Their annual power generation is as high as 468 million kWh, enough to light up the bright lights of 200,000 households. At the same time, the project will also drive the large-scale development of multiple industries such as offshore photovoltaics, energy storage and hydrogen energy, and improve and strengthen the local new energy industry chain.

Photovoltaic energy in Europe is undergoing a new change. Just recently, Finland announced a major event in the energy field. On April 1, the Finnish government announced that as the country's two energy companies gradually shut down all coal-fired power plants, Finland will completely stop using coal in energy production this spring. The Finnish government issued a communiqué saying that this move is a key step in Finland's energy transformation, four years ahead of the statutory deadline. Fossil fuel-based energy production will be replaced by low-carbon, clean, and renewable solutions in the future, and Finland will usher in a more stable, sustainable and climate-friendly energy system. The Finnish government has made it clear that future electricity production will focus on the development of wind power, nuclear power, hydropower and solar energy, and will be supplemented by electric boilers, heat pumps, energy storage and other technologies to build a new energy system. This strategy is highly consistent with Europe's overall carbon neutrality goal. According to the EU plan, renewable energy must account for 45% of terminal energy consumption in 2030, and photovoltaics are seen as the core tool to achieve this goal. Finland's practice has proved that the coordinated efforts of policy guidance and market mechanisms can greatly accelerate the process of clean energy substitution. It is understood that Finland's coal withdrawal action stems from the "2029 Coal Ban Act" passed in 2019. Through large-scale investment in wind power, nuclear power and bioenergy, Finland's coal-fired power share has dropped sharply from 8% in 2016 to less than 1% in 2025, while wind power generation has soared to 25%, driving 26 billion euros of green industrial investment. Although Finland's current photovoltaic installed capacity is limited, and the Nordic countries have a relatively low demand for photovoltaics due to the high proportion of hydropower, their energy transformation path reveals the future trend of the European market: the withdrawal of fossil energy will inevitably be accompanied by a diversified layout of renewable energy, and photovoltaics will play a key role in it.   Finland "retires from coal", and the photovoltaic pattern is reshaped Finland has never stopped investing in renewable energy. Previously, the Finnish government had agreed to provide priority facilities for green transformation projects between 2023 and 2026. In early 2023, the Finnish government also adopted a new hydrogen strategy, setting a goal of producing 1 million tons of green hydrogen by 2030, accounting for one-tenth of the EU's total target of 10 million green hydrogen. In fact, compared with other European countries, Finland's electricity market appears to be quite "unstable". In the past few years, Finland's energy system has undergone a major transformation. With the construction of the 1.6 GW new Olkiluoto 3 nuclear power plant in April 2023, Finland's t...

It is reported that the European Commission recently launched three new European cooperation projects under the Horizon Europe program, aiming to consolidate the European continent's leading position in technology, enhance industrial resilience, and promote sustainable development. These initiatives will focus on the photovoltaic, advanced materials and textile industries, and it is expected that by 2030, the joint investment of the EU and the private sector will be close to 1.1 billion euros.   Among them, the "European Photovoltaic Innovation Cooperation Project" aims to expand Europe's photovoltaic manufacturing capacity and build a more resilient supply chain, which is in line with the goals of the European Green Deal, the "RepowerEU Plan" and the 2023 Renewable Energy Directive. From 2025 to 2030, the EU and private partners will each invest up to 240 million euros to enhance Europe's position in the global solar market and reduce its dependence on fossil fuels.

On March 10, the Huaneng Wusha River Xiazhai photovoltaic power generation project was put into operation at full capacity. It is understood that the project is one of the 17 photovoltaic power generation projects registered by Huaneng Lancangjiang Hydropower Co., Ltd. in Xishuangbanna Prefecture, and is currently the largest photovoltaic power station in Xishuangbanna Prefecture. The project has an installed capacity of 150,000 kilowatts, covers an area of ​​about 3,160 mu, and has a total of 48 photovoltaic arrays, about 305,000 high-efficiency bifacial solar panels installed, and a new 220 kV booster station and supporting power transmission and transformation system. The project is located in Wusha River Xiazhai, Manla Township, Yiwu Town, Mengla County. It has rich solar energy resources and high stability. It adopts the innovative model of "agricultural planting + photovoltaic power generation". The height difference between photovoltaic modules and the ground can be used for the second land use, effectively improving land utilization, reducing water evaporation, and helping to alleviate land desertification. Since the start of construction in August 2024, the project team has adapted to local conditions, overcome the construction difficulties in mountainous and hilly areas, and adopted the staggered operation mode of "dry season sprint + rainy season material preparation" to fully promote construction. The project uses the "grid + modular" management model, and more than 1,200 people at peak times simultaneously promote foundation pouring and component installation. In terms of environmental protection, the project team abandoned the traditional "opening" construction method and adopted the "little bee" drilling construction to avoid damage to vegetation outside the solar panel bracket. With the commissioning of this project, the installed capacity of Huaneng Xishuangbanna New Energy has reached 1.05 million kilowatts, accounting for 93.75% of the total installed capacity of new energy in the prefecture. After the project is put into operation, it can provide 200 million kilowatt-hours of clean electricity each year, which is equivalent to saving about 65,700 tons of standard coal and reducing carbon dioxide emissions by about 163,800 tons.

The largest single-unit photovoltaic power station in coal mining subsidence area in China has officially entered commercial operation.   The Mengxi Blue Sea Photovoltaic Power Station covers an area of ​​about 70 square kilometers, with an installed capacity of 3,000MW and more than 5.9 million solar panels deployed throughout the site.   The project is located in Otog Front Banner, Ordos City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. It mainly utilizes coal mining subsidence areas and areas to be mined. It is the second batch of large-scale wind and solar complementary projects in desert Gobi areas in my country, and is also an important supporting project for the national "West-to-East Power Transmission" Ordos Shanghai Temple in Inner Mongolia to Linyi, Shandong ±800kV UHV DC transmission project.   The State Energy Company responsible for the construction of the project introduced that the project uses H-shaped steel piles as the basis of the single-axis tracking system, reducing the pile diameter from 400 mm concrete precast piles to 100 mm, greatly reducing the damage to the grassland landscape.   In the same area, the project is divided into multiple photovoltaic units. When part of the ground sinks, the PV modules can be adjusted more flexibly to ensure the best lighting angle.   The National Energy Corporation said that the project innovatively adopted the integrated construction technology of component tracking, which is the first application in the world. This method greatly reduces labor and improves installation efficiency by 25%. The project also uses a new type of intelligent cleaning robot, which can efficiently remove dust and dirt on photovoltaic modules to maintain the conversion efficiency of the modules.   It is worth noting the power transmission capacity of the project. With the concept of "fire and light bundling, joint transmission, comprehensive demonstration, and technology leadership", the project will transmit green electricity from western Inner Mongolia to Shandong across thousands of miles. The annual power generation is expected to be 5.7 billion kWh, which is enough to meet the annual electricity needs of 2 million households, which is equivalent to solving the electricity needs of a medium-sized Chinese city.

As global energy grids face mounting pressures from extreme weather events and aging infrastructure, homeowners are rapidly turning to solar-plus-storage systems to secure reliable power. Industry data reveals a staggering 45% year-on-year surge in residential solar battery installations across major markets, driven by heightened concerns over blackouts, rising electricity tariffs, and climate-conscious energy independence.   Amid this transformative shift, Sunrover Power Co., Ltd. positions itself as a key enabler for residential energy resilience. Specializing in customizable solar-storage configurations, the  technology integrates adaptive AI to optimize self-consumption, slashing grid dependence by up to 90% during outages.   "Every home has unique energy needs—whether it’s a suburban villa requiring 24/7 backup for medical equipment or an off-grid solar system cabin prioritizing seasonal storage," explained Aimee Ding from Sunrover, Chief Technology Officer. "Our team tailors systems from 5kW to 50kW+ capacities, pairing bifacial solar panels with modular batteries that scale as families grow."   Recent deployments highlight Sunrover’s agility: In Florida, a hurricane-prone community adopted their Package—featuring waterproof PV arrays and ultra-fast 10ms battery switchover—to maintain power during Category 4 storms. Meanwhile, European clients leverage Sunrover’s Smart Grid Hybrid Mode, selling surplus energy back to utilities during peak pricing windows.   With a 15-year performance guarantee and remote monitoring via its app, Sunrover aims to democratize energy security. "We’re not just selling hardware; we’re empowering homeowners to become their own utility," added the spokesperson.   As grid instability reshapes energy priorities, analysts predict the residential solar-storage market will exceed $32B annually by 2027—a trend Sunrover is poised to lead with localized R&D hubs and 24/7 customer support teams.

Recently, according to foreign media reports, a serious explosion occurred in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. A residential building was severely damaged. Judging from the pictures on the scene, the exterior wall of the house was severely damaged. The local volunteer fire brigade reported: "There was a loud bang, followed by a pressure wave. Then thick smoke rose." It is understood that although many parts of the building were burning at the time, the fire was quickly brought under control. Fortunately, the severely damaged building was vacant at the time of the incident, but it may be demolished later. It is understood that this is a single-family villa equipped with photovoltaic + energy storage facilities. According to the North German Broadcasting Corporation NDR, preliminary investigation results show that the cause of the explosion was a failure of the solar energy storage system. At noon that day, photovoltaic power generation had fully charged the energy storage system, but the remaining power was not fed into the power grid and continued to power the energy storage battery, resulting in the explosion.

In the latest ground-mounted PV tender of the German Federal Network Agency, the winning bids hit the lowest record since February 2019.   The winning bids ranged from 0.0388 euros/kWh to 0.0495 euros/kWh, with an average volume-weighted price of 0.0476 euros/kWh, about 6% lower than the average winning bid in the previous round (0.0505 euros/kWh). People's enthusiasm for participation in the German ground-mounted PV tender continued to rise. The tender was oversubscribed by two times, with 524 bids received, totaling 4,708MW. Previous ground-mounted PV tenders also encountered similar oversubscription. In the end, in the tender held on December 1, 2024, the German Federal Network Agency approved a total of 242 bids and signed a total of 2,150MW of PV capacity. "The tendered capacity in this round of ground-mounted photovoltaic tenders was once again significantly higher than the tendered capacity. The continued high level of competition has led to a further decline in the winning bids, which has reduced the public funds available for new projects," said Klaus Müller, President of the Federal Network Agency. In Germany's latest solar project tender, Bavaria ultimately received the most photovoltaic power capacity, with 120 projects totaling 916MW, which is consistent with the results of previous tenders. Schleswig-Holstein followed closely behind, with 231MW of photovoltaic power capacity and a total of 21 projects. Lower Saxony ranked third with 192MW of power capacity and 18 winning projects. Since the adoption of the "Solar Package" last year, this is the first time that the rules for meeting minimum natural environmental protection standards have been implemented in the tender, which aims to improve the compatibility of ground-mounted photovoltaic projects with nature and landscape. On the other hand, in this tender, the measures to increase the maximum capacity of projects to 50MW and the "solar special project" were not applied. The next ground-mounted photovoltaic tender will end on March 1, 2025. Photovoltaic power will take more responsibility for the entire system In other related news, the German government recently adopted several important energy policies. One of the policies stipulates that photovoltaic power will take more responsibility for the entire power generation system. The draft law aims to take measures to address the growing challenge of temporary overgeneration as more renewable power capacity is put into operation. The changes introduced will better integrate power peaks in the grid and strengthen photovoltaic systems while improving network security. The operation of energy storage systems will also be simplified. In addition, the changes are aimed at better handling of negative electricity prices, the controllability of renewable power plants and the controllability of network operators. Robert Habeck, Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection, said: "The decision taken by the Bundestag to...