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China’s first 1-gigawatt floating offshore photovoltaic project successfully connects to State Grid

Posted on June 24, 2025 by Now.Solar

China’s first million-kilowatt level offshore photovoltaic project has been connected to the national power grid on November 12. The one-million-kilowatt offshore photovoltaic project has seen the completion of the first 300 photovoltaic platforms, each platform measures 60 meters in length. … Continue reading →

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Energy China to build a one-gigawatt photovoltaic solar power plant in Iraq

Posted on June 22, 2025 by Now.Solar

A historic one-gigawatt solar project in Iraq is set to begin soon by state-owned China Energy Engineering Corporation (Energy China) based in Beijing. Energy China said that the construction is anticipated to begin shortly and the project is situated in … Continue reading →

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China’s first GW-scale marine photovoltaic (PV) project starts generating power with Jinko Solar’s TOPCon modules

Posted on June 18, 2025 by Now.Solar

On November 13, China’s first 1-million-kilowatt offshore solar project successfully connected its first power generation unit to the grid, according to CCTV news. The project, developed by Guohua Investment under the State Energy Group in the HG14 sea area off … Continue reading →

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Highest Annual Growth of Renewables Jobs in 2023, Reaching 16.2 Million

Posted on May 28, 2025 by Now.Solar

2023 saw the highest ever increase in renewable energy jobs, from 13.7 million in 2022 to 16.2 million, according to the newly released Renewable Energy and Jobs – Annual Review 2024 by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the International Labour … Continue reading →

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China’s wave-resistant floating photovoltaic platform to enter experimental session

Posted on May 27, 2025 by Now.Solar

China’s first wave-resistant floating photovoltaic platform, “Yellow Sea No. 1,” is currently undergoing the final equipment commissioning in the Yellow Sea, before starting a one-year experimental session. The platform, located in waters near the southern part of Shandong Peninsula, is … Continue reading →

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China and Nicaragua sign loan to build a third photovoltaic plant

Posted on May 23, 2025 by Now.Solar

China and Nicaragua signed important credit facility agreements for an amount of 70.5 million dollars, to execute the photovoltaic solar project in the Masaya department, called ENESOLAR 3; which will strengthen ENACAL’s pumping systems. Minister Ervin Barreda, executive president of … Continue reading →

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China has confirmed that covering a desert with photovoltaic panels changes the ecosystem. For the better

Posted on May 8, 2025 by Now.Solar

In China, researchers have just discovered that deserts can be the ideal environment for installing solar panels. Photovoltaic installations in arid areas not only generate large amounts of clean energy, they can also improve the local ecosystem. The study. A … Continue reading →

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China Connects Massive Photovoltaic Power Plant to Grid in Xinjiang

Posted on April 18, 2025 by Now.Solar

China has once again pushed the boundaries of renewable energy with the connection of the world’s largest photovoltaic (PV) power plant to its power grid. This monumental achievement marks a significant step in the country’s commitment to sustainable energy and … Continue reading →

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Chinese manufacturers unveil 27 new wind turbine models at China Wind Power

Posted on April 17, 2025 by Now.Solar

China moves at a different pace. On October 16, 17, and 18, the China Wind Power 2024 fair was held in Beijing, one of the largest in the world alongside Wind Energy Hamburg, and undoubtedly the one with the greatest influence from Chinese … Continue reading →

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China’s photovoltaic industry continues its rise thanks to continuous innovation, development

Posted on March 26, 2025 by Now.Solar

China has built complete industrial chains for the research and development (R&D), design, and integrated manufacturing of wind and photovoltaic (PV) equipment, according to a white paper titled “China’s Energy Transition” recently issued by the State Council Information Office. The … Continue reading →

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China has confirmed that covering a desert with photovoltaic panels changes the ecosystem. For the better

Posted on March 18, 2025 by Now.Solar

In China, researchers have just discovered that deserts can be the ideal environment for installing solar panels. Photovoltaic installations in arid areas not only generate large amounts of clean energy, they can also improve the local ecosystem. The study. A … Continue reading →

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China’s photovoltaic industry continues to rise, thanks to technological innovation

Posted on March 15, 2025 by Now.Solar

China’s photovoltaic (PV) industry maintained robust growth momentum during the first six months of this year. Data showed that during this period, the country’s output of polysilicon, silicon wafers, solar cells, and modules all rose by over 30 percent year-on-year, … Continue reading →

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China dominates EU solar photovoltaic (PV) market: 98% of solar panels come from China

Posted on March 15, 2025 by Now.Solar

The EU imported €19.7 billion worth of solar photovoltaic panels from China in 2023. In 2023, the EU imported €19.7 billion worth of solar panels, €3.9 billion of liquid biofuels, and €0.3 billion worth of wind turbines from extra-EU countries, … Continue reading →

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China photovoltaics (PV) may be approaching a tipping point

Posted on March 7, 2025 by Now.Solar

China’s photovoltaics (PV) may be approaching a tipping pointThe plight of China’s photovoltaic (PV) industry dates back three years, when a surge in panel demand boosted prices and unlocked ambitious expansion plans that resulted in oversupply. The sector ended 2023 … Continue reading →

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A ‘photovoltaic sea’ in the desert of northern China

Posted on March 1, 2025 by Now.Solar

In Chaideng Village in Ordos City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, 3.46 million blue solar panels are spread across the desert, covering 30 square kilometers and transforming the endless sands into a shimmering “photovoltaic sea.” The solar power base is part … Continue reading →

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The revolution of renewable energy in China

Posted on February 11, 2025 by Now.Solar

In recent years, China has emerged as a global leader in renewable energy, setting determined goals and accomplishing extraordinary milestones. As the world grapples with the urgent need to shift towards sustainable energy sources, China’s efforts in renewable energy serve … Continue reading →

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Integrating fishing with photovoltaics (PV) in China

Posted on February 7, 2025 by Now.Solar

On Sept 26, in Yanghe village, Qilin town, Zongyang county, Anhui province, rows of photovoltaic panels were neatly arranged at the Zuzhuang Reservoir, reflecting a golden glow as they caught the sun’s rays. A small boat rowed across the serene … Continue reading →

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Policy evaluation and optimization for photovoltaic poverty alleviation projects in Anhui Province of China

Posted on February 5, 2025 by Now.Solar

To synergize climate mitigation with poverty alleviation, China has implemented photovoltaic poverty alleviation (PVPA) projects since 2014, with Anhui Province being among the initial pilot regions. However, further exploration is needed to determine the extent to which this policy can … Continue reading →

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How the US lost the solar photovoltaic (PV) race to China

Posted on January 28, 2025 by Now.Solar

Bloomberg Opinion’s climate columnist visited Michigan, the former heart of the solar industry, and China to learn how good, old-fashioned capitalism won out. By David Fickling It all starts with a crystal. To make the solar cells that are projected to … Continue reading →

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China improves photovoltaics (PV) with first 100% recycled panel

Posted on January 28, 2025 by Now.Solar

Trinasolar has used 37 recycling technologies to create the world’s first photovoltaic module made entirely from discarded panels.Chinese company Trinasolar, specializing in the production of solar panels, photovoltaic power systems and energy storage solutions, has unveiled what it claims to … Continue reading →

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China’s photovoltaics (PV) enjoy brighter prospects

Posted on January 15, 2025 by Now.Solar

Photovoltaic (PV) producers have delayed or canceled capacity expansion plans and even reduced production, partially addressing overcapacity issues. China’s solar photovoltaic (PV) industry’s protracted battle against overcapacity may be coming to an end, after years of bitter price wars and … Continue reading →

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China needs huge expansion of photovoltaic solar, wind power to reach climate goals

Posted on January 13, 2025 by Now.Solar

China will need to expand its current solar and wind energy capacity by eight- to tenfold to fulfill its 2060 carbon neutrality goals, a University of California-led study has found. Achieving these aims will also require large-scale construction of transmission … Continue reading →

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China’s growth in utility-scale photovoltaic surpassed that of rooftops last year

Posted on January 9, 2025 by Now.Solar

China installed more solar panels in power plants than on rooftops last year for the first time since 2020 as President Xi Jinping’s push to build large-scale renewable facilities in inland deserts boosted growth. The country added 120 gigawatts of … Continue reading →

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China inaugurates 6,000 megawatt of wind power, photovoltaic and battery in one plant

Posted on January 1, 2025 by Now.Solar

the inauguration of a mega power plant that combines lithium batteries, photovoltaics and wind. Located in Shanxi province, the plant represents an investment of 55 billion yuan (about $7.7 billion) and is a milestone in the country’s transition towards more … Continue reading →

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China promotes expansion of wind and photovoltaic capacity: IEA

Posted on December 31, 2024 by Now.Solar

China had a key role to play in the world’s rapid expansion of renewable power generation capacity last year, the International Energy Agency said.It more than doubled solar photovoltaic capacity last year, and wind power capacity rose by 66 per … Continue reading →

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China’s Qinghai has ocean of solar power, but no storage

Posted on December 30, 2024 by Now.Solar

Tibetan plateau in western province faces electricity supply-demand imbalance High on the Tibetan Plateau in western China’s Qinghai province, a sea of solar panels stretches out across 345 sq. kilometers, making it the world’s largest photovoltaic power park. With another … Continue reading →

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China surpasses the European Union in research related to wind and solar energy

Posted on December 16, 2024 by Now.Solar

China has overtaken the European Union in research related to renewable energy technologies such as wind turbines and photovoltaics, according to a study by the EU, creating a challenge for its green technology ambitions.China led the number of peer-reviewed publications … Continue reading →

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The world and China’s largest solar photovoltaic power plants in 2023

Posted on December 9, 2024 by Now.Solar

In the relentless pursuit of cleaner and greener energy solutions, China has emerged as a global leader in pioneering solar projects that redefine the boundaries of innovation. From the towering heights of the Himalayas to the vast expanse of the … Continue reading →

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China’s power generation up 8 pct in December 2023

Posted on April 11, 2024 by Now.Solar

A breakdown of the data revealed that the output of photovoltaic solar power soared 17.2 percent year on year, while that for thermal power rose 9.3 percent. The output of wind power and hydropower climbed 7.4 percent and 2.5 percent, … Continue reading →

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Deep Wind Offshore and EDF Renewables extend offshore wind collaboration in Norway

Posted on April 9, 2024 by Now.Solar

Renewables energy major EDF Renewables has been working closely with offshore wind developer Deep Wind Offshore in Norway since 2021. The work includes delivering a competitive bid for the Utsira Nord tender. Now, the consortium has signed an agreement also … Continue reading →

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China proposes first standards for recycling wind turbines to manage imminent surge of retired equipment

Posted on April 5, 2024 by Now.Solar

Proposed standards prioritise reuse and recycling of wind blades while banning landfilling and burning. By 2030, 35 million tonnes of waste from decommissioned wind and solar photovoltaic equipment will need to be recycled, recycling association says. China has issued its … Continue reading →

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Head of International Energy Agency considers China world champion in wind power and photovoltaic

Posted on April 3, 2024 by Now.Solar

China has emerged as a world champion in green energy, achieving a remarkable surge in renewable capacity and playing a pivotal role in global energy cooperation, said Fatih Birol, executive director of the International Energy Agency (IEA).  Global renewable energy … Continue reading →

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China surpasses the European Union in research related to wind and solar energy

Posted on March 30, 2024 by Now.Solar

newable energy technologies such as wind turbines and photovoltaics, according to a study by the EU, creating a challenge for its green technology ambitions.China led the number of peer-reviewed publications in areas such as solar and wind energy, as well … Continue reading →

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The economics of wind and photovoltaics (PV) demand massive investments in integration now

Posted on March 26, 2024 by Now.Solar

The expansion of renewable energy and electrification is growing rapidly in many parts of the world as momentum behind the global energy transition gathers pace. While the renewable energy technologies driving this change are well-known and, in many cases, cost … Continue reading →

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Polysilicon prices on the rise amid photovoltaic n-type shortage

Posted on March 23, 2024 by Now.Solar

Solar-grade polysilicon prices, particularly in the n-type category, have witnessed a notable uptick, according to the latest report from the Silicon Industry Branch of the China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association. Polysilicon Material Price Range (CNY/kg) Average Price (CNY/kg) Average Price (USD/kg) Weekly … Continue reading →

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China provides more than half of the world’s additional wind and solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity in 2023

Posted on March 18, 2024 by Now.Solar

A total of 510 gigawatts of renewable energy generation capacity will be installed worldwide in 2023, with China contributing more than 50 percent, the National Energy Administration (NEA) said Thursday. China has become an indispensable force to drive the development … Continue reading →

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Unprecedented renewables growth keeps 2030 tripling dream alive – IEA’s Heymi Bahar

Posted on March 18, 2024 by Now.Solar

The world added 50% more renewable capacity in 2023 than in 2022, with the next five years set to see the fastest growth yet. China and solar photovoltaic (PV) were the stars of the show. Energy Monitor interviews Heymi Bahar, co-author of … Continue reading →

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Installed solar power photovoltaic (PV) capacity in China increased by 216 gigawatts (GW), up 55.2% in 2023

Posted on March 16, 2024 by Now.Solar

China’s installed solar photovoltaic (PV) generation capacity rose 55.2% in 2023, data released by the National Energy Agency showed on Friday.The country built more than 216 gigawatts (GW) of solar energy photovoltaic (PV) in 2023, underscoring the scale and pace … Continue reading →

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China achieves record solar growth in 2023 and adds 216.88 GW of photovoltaics (PV)

Posted on March 12, 2024 by Now.Solar

China has set a new benchmark in solar energy expansion, adding a groundbreaking 216.88 gigawatts (GW) of new solar power in 2023. The surge was particularly evident in December, when the country added 51.87 GW, according to the latest data from … Continue reading →

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“We are about to lose the entire European photovoltaic (PV) industry,” says the secretary general of ESMC

Posted on March 7, 2024 by Now.Solar

A little bit more than a year after the launch of the European Solar PV Industry Alliance, which aimed to reach 30GW of domestic manufacturing capacity by 2025 across the entire value chain, the industry in Europe seems poised to be at … Continue reading →

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