[Germany and Qatar sign energy deal]Germany signed an energy deal with Qatar to import liquefied gas and jointly develop hydrogen fuel as Europe's largest economies race to ease energy pressure from Russia. The partnership was signed during a visit by Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim Al Thani to Berlin to meet Prime Minister Olaf Schultz and other officials. The four-page statement envisages Qatari gas exports to Germany, as well as collaboration between scientists from the two countries on hydrogen, energy efficiency and renewable energy. But no date has been given for the first LNG supply. Editor/Xing Wentao
The renovation and upgrading project of Qingquan Parking Area on Gansu G30 Lianhuo Expressway is accelerating construction and is scheduled to be put into operation in the second half of 2027. The project is based on the Silk Road corridor in the Hexi Corridor, creating a near zero carbon dual sided comprehensive service area, laying out wind and solar energy storage and charging facilities, promoting the integration of transportation and tourism, and setting a new benchmark for the construction of high-speed service areas in Gansu. Editor/Min Jing
AIKO Solar has signed a contract with African renewable energy company Infinity Power to supply 773.5MW high-efficiency ABC modules for three utility photovoltaic projects in South Africa. The total amount of cooperation between the two parties in Africa has exceeded 2GW. After the project is put into operation, it will generate 1871GWh of electricity annually, which can meet the electricity needs of 456000 households and reduce carbon emissions by about 1.7 million tons annually. Editor/Min Jing