[Hubei 200000 ton polycrystalline silicon project starts construction]Recently, Longchang (Hubei) Silicon Industry Co., Ltd., located in Dawu County Economic Development Zone, Xiaogan City, Hubei Province, started construction of a 200000 ton annual polycrystalline silicon project. This project aims to process and produce high-purity industrial silicon through the recycling of discarded photovoltaic power panels and the purification and regeneration of waste silicon powder after photovoltaic crystal silicon cutting. The planned investment is 500 million yuan, covering an area of 110 acres and a factory building area of 80000 square meters. After all projects are put into operation, the expected annual output value is 2 billion yuan, the annual tax revenue is 60 million yuan, and 200 job opportunities are provided. The commencement of this project will further strengthen the recycling and utilization industry chain of waste photovoltaic modules, promote the efficient utilization of renewable energy, improve the resource utilization rate of the photovoltaic industry in Dawu County, and inject new vitality into the development of Dawu's green circular economy. Editor/Zhao E
In February 2026, Etihad Rail in the United Arab Emirates officially awarded the Abu Dhabi Dubai high-speed rail civil engineering and station design and construction contract, with a total investment of approximately 6.5 billion US dollars.China State Construction Corporation participates in the Abu Dhabi consortium, while China Harbour participates in the Dubai consortium. The maximum speed of high-speed rail is 350 kilometers per hour, and the travel time will be reduced to 30 minutes.Editor/Gao Xue
China Energy Engineering Yunnan Institute won the bid for the 525.4 MW wind power survey and design project of the Laos Clean Energy Base Phase II, setting a new record for the institute's wind power scale. China Road and Bridge Corporation won the bid for the 300000 ton lime kiln plant project of Laos Wanxiang Conch. EICO, a subsidiary of Sinoma International, signed a construction contract with TBEA for the Saudi SEC Namria 380KV substation.Editor/Gao Xue