[MENA to add 50GW of utility-scale solar by 2030]The MENA country plans to add 49.5GW of installed utility-scale solar capacity by 2030. With more than 30GW of development or construction projects announced between Oman, Morocco and Kuwait, these jurisdictions will lead the region in utility-scale solar PV this decade. All announced solar and wind projects will add more than five times the current renewable energy capacity in the MENA region, with utility-scale solar capacity currently standing at 7.4GW. In addition, Oman also plans to build a 12.5GW solar photovoltaic project, which will be operational by 2038. Editor/Xing Wentao
On June 24, 2026, the Shenzhen Jilian semi-solid lithium-ion battery project was officially signed in Xiajin County, Dezhou, Shandong Province. The enterprise holds independent semi-solid core technology, and its products are superior to traditional liquid lithium batteries in terms of safety and cycle life. The transformation cost is low and the landing speed is fast. Previously, in October 2025, the company had already landed a similar project in Qihe, Texas. After signing this contract, a coordinated layout was formed between the two places, further improving the local energy storage industry chain. Editor/Cheng Liting
The total number of China Europe freight trains operated in Henan has exceeded 19000. In 2026, the new channel will accelerate its implementation, and a cross-border logistics network with 29 overseas stations and 10 entry and exit ports has been built.Editor/Gao Xue