[Nord Group plans to build an energy power station in Huangshi, Hubei]On September 20, 2023, Nord Shengshi, a subsidiary of Nord Group, plans to sign a "Project Investment Contract" with Huangshi Economic and Technological Development Zone in Hubei Province to invest in the construction of the Nord Solar Energy Storage Power Station Zero Carbon Smart Industrial Park project, with a total planned fixed asset investment of 5.2 billion yuan. The project plans to build a 500MW distributed photovoltaic power station project, a 1500MWh industrial and commercial energy storage power station project, as well as facilities such as distribution networks and charging stations in the Huangshi Economic and Technological Development Zone. After the project is fully completed and put into operation, it can provide about 580 million kWh of clean energy green electricity annually, save 170000 tons of standard coal annually, and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by about 50000 tons annually. The first phase of the industrial park is planned to be completed and put into operation in June 2024, while the second and third phases of the project are planned to be completed and put into operation in April 2026. Editor/Zhao E
In the first quarter of 2026, 80 major projects in Shaya County, Xinjiang will resume work and start construction, with an annual planned investment of 5.172 billion yuan. Among them, Ruisai Textile's 300000 spindles intelligent spinning project has a total investment of 700 million yuan and will be completed and put into operation in October. It is expected to produce 35000 tons of high-end yarn annually and create more than 500 jobs. In Jiashi County, Shengli Textile's orders have been scheduled until September, and they are working hard to produce a large order of 1000 tons. Thanks to the comprehensive replacement of over 1400 intelligent twisting machines, the enterprise has achieved a production capacity of 50 new equipment to offset 80 old equipment, playing a passionate chapter in the opening of Xinjiang's textile industry while reducing costs and increasing efficiency. Editor/Cheng Liting
On March 5, 2026, Uzbekistan finalized a special allocation of 600 billion Uzbek shillings, focusing on the modernization of canals and efficient utilization of water resources. The funds are divided into two major sectors: 480 billion yuan for the construction of concrete canals and irrigation networks, with a focus on rebuilding 389 kilometers of high leakage channels; 120 billion for water conservation and management. This move is expected to save 206 million cubic meters of water annually, 26 million kilowatt hours of electricity, and improve water supply to 158400 hectares of farmland. As a water poor country with a per capita capacity of only 702 cubic meters, this allocation is not only a short-term emergency response to agricultural irrigation pressure, but also a key long-term strategic step in achieving the goal of 85% of the population enjoying reliable water supply by 2030. Editor/Cheng Liting