Guangde Mountain North Tea Photovoltaic Complementary Project Starts Construction

On August 18, 2026, the China National Nuclear Corporation's Huineng Guangdeshan North 180 MW photovoltaic power generation project, undertaken by China Water Resources and Hydropower Tenth Engineering Bureau, officially began construction. The project is located in Shanbei Village, Qiucun Town, Guangde, Anhui Province. It belongs to the tea light complementary type, with an AC side installed capacity of 150 megawatts and a supporting 220 kV booster station and transmission line connected to the Xuancheng power grid. The project has a running period of 25 years and an average annual equivalent utilization hours of about 1057 hours, which will achieve synergistic benefits between tea plantation planting and photovoltaic power generation. Editor/Cheng Liting

Nanyang shared energy storage power station starts operation

On August 19, 2026, the first section of the 100MW/400MWh shared energy storage power station project in Wancheng District, Nanyang, constructed by China Chemical Engineering Southwest Company, completed its foundation laying and entered the substantive construction stage. The project adopts a lithium iron phosphate battery route, equipped with a 220kV boosting station, and has peak shaving and frequency regulation functions. After completion, it will optimize the regional energy structure and ensure stable power supply to the grid. The project team will coordinate the entire construction process and make every effort to create a regional shared energy storage demonstration project. Editor/Cheng Liting

Jiaxing Port's first wind turbine pile foundation starts construction

On August 18, 2026, the first wind turbine pile foundation of the high proportion application project of smart energy and new energy was successfully sunk in the Zhapu Port area of Jiaxing Port, and the project officially entered the main construction phase. The total installed capacity of the project is 12.5 megawatts, with an annual power generation of 26.07 million kilowatt hours and an annual carbon reduction of about 16000 tons. After being put into operation, it will supply clean electricity to the port area. At present, the supporting projects in Beilun and Yueqing Bay are being promoted synchronously, forming a hierarchical construction trend, and the project strives to achieve grid connection by the end of the year. Editor/Cheng Liting

Chinese-Korean Consortium Wins $683 Million Power Project in Oman

Recently, a consortium formed by Shandong Electric Power Construction and Doosan Energy of South Korea won the EPC contract for the Oman Misfa 1700 MW power generation project, with a total amount of 683 million US dollars. The project has started preliminary construction, and with the addition of the previous Dukum project, both parties have significantly deepened their involvement in the Oman energy infrastructure market. Editor/Min Jing

China-aided Chalvak Wind Power Project in Uzbekistan Completed

Recently, the Chinese assisted construction of the Uzbekistan Chalvak wind power project has been officially completed. The project is a green benchmark project of the the Belt and Road, with a total installed capacity of 20 MW. After completion, it can guarantee the power consumption of local residents, significantly save natural gas and reduce carbon dioxide emissions every year, and help the development of green energy in Central Asia. Editor/Min Jing

Chinese Ambassador to UAE Inspects Al Dhafra PV2 Photovoltaic Project

On August 21, 2026, Ambassador Zeng Jixin conducted research on the Eldafra PV2 photovoltaic power plant project in the United Arab Emirates, listened to a report on the project's operation, and had discussions and exchanges with the project leader and technical personnel. Editor/Min Jing

Inner Mongolia 50000 kW Source Network Load Storage Project Starts Construction

The first phase of the 50000 kilowatt source grid load storage integration project of Xinkuang Inner Mongolia Energy has started construction. The project is located in Etuokeqian Banner and includes 30 megawatts of wind power, 20 megawatts of photovoltaic power, and supporting 7.5 megawatts/30 megawatt hours of energy storage. The project implements a self use and non grid connected closed-loop mode, with electricity supplied to chemical enterprises for on-site consumption. After completion, the annual supply of clean electricity is about 120 million kilowatt hours, which will help the coal chemical industry reduce carbon emissions and provide a demonstration sample for the integration of new energy in high load industries.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Chongqing releases its 15th Five Year Plan for the development of artificial intelligence

In August 2026, Chongqing officially issued its plan for the development of artificial intelligence, which specifies that by 2030, the core industry scale of the intelligent economy will exceed 250 billion yuan, and the penetration rate of the new generation of intelligent terminals will exceed 90%. It will build a 10000 card level computing power cluster and lay out 50 AI future factories.Editor/Gao Xue

Geely Remote signs contract with Cancan for 1000 refrigerated trucks

On August 22, 2026, Geely Remote New Energy Commercial Vehicles and Zhejiang Cancan Vehicle signed a strategic cooperation agreement for 1000 refrigerated trucks in Taizhou, Zhejiang. The first batch of 100 remote Geely refrigerated trucks were delivered and will be included in the national new energy transportation network.Editor/Gao Xue

The first wind turbine hoisting of Xinjiang wind power project

On August 22, 2026, the first wind turbine of the 1.05 million kilowatt wind power project in Huadian Tacheng and Bukssar County, Xinjiang, was hoisted, and the project entered the equipment installation stage, laying the foundation for the subsequent full capacity grid connection.Editor/Gao Xue

Bid opening for Huaneng Yingkou offshore wind power section

On August 24, 2026, the EPC bidding results for the offshore engineering of Huaneng Liaoning Yingkou Offshore Wind Power Y1 and Y2 projects were announced. The total installed capacity of the two sections was 700MW, with a total amount of approximately 3.981 billion yuan. The consortium of East China Institute and Central South Institute respectively won the Y1 and Y2 sections. The project adopts 12-14MW units, equipped with an offshore booster station and a shared onshore centralized control center. It is planned to start construction in October 2026 and be fully connected to the grid by the end of 2027. It will become the first large-scale construction of provincial managed offshore wind power project in Bohai Bay, Liaoning.Editor/Gong Ziwei

MBEC wins bid for Fujian offshore wind power project

The MBEC consortium has won the EPC general contracting project for the offshore wind farm in J district of Changle, Fujian, with a bid amount of 3.553 billion yuan. The project is about 70 kilometers offshore, with a water depth of 56-60 meters, an installed capacity of 656MW, and 41 16 MW wind turbines arranged. The project adopts intensive development and shares offshore converter stations with surrounding wind farms. After completion, the annual average green power generation will reach nearly 3 billion kilowatt hours, which will assist in the construction of new energy in Fujian and provide reference for cost reduction and efficiency improvement of deep-sea offshore wind power.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Chinese-built Tanzania Hydropower Station Officially Operational

On August 22, 2026, the Julius Nyerere hydroelectric power station in Tanzania, which POWERCHINA participated in, was officially put into operation. The power supply of the project covers nearly half of the local electricity demand, effectively alleviating power shortages, improving people's electricity consumption, and helping Tanzania consolidate its advantages in energy development in the East African region. Editor/Min Jing

CNOOC Tops Out Asia's Largest Offshore Crude Oil Platform in Zhuhai

On August 22, 2026, CNOOC completed the capping of the main body of Huizhou 19-6 offshore crude oil processing platform in Zhuhai. This platform is the largest facility of its kind in Asia, which will serve the development of 100 million ton oil fields in the the Pearl River River Mouth Basin and help the country to stabilize energy supply.Editor/Min Jing

China Leads Formulation of World's First Solid-State Battery International Standard

On August 21, 2026, as disclosed by the National Standards Committee, the world's first international standard for solid-state batteries, led by China and developed with the participation of experts from France, Japan, and South Korea, was successfully approved by the International Electrotechnical Commission. This standard will unify the global research and production standards for solid-state batteries, help promote the popularization of safe and long-range electric vehicles, and drive the upgrading of the new energy industry. Editor/Min Jing

Accelerate the construction of Shandong Green Olefin Integration Project

Adhering to the requirements of the construction of Shandong's green, low-carbon, and high-quality development pilot zone, Zibo Xintai Petrochemical has promoted a total investment of 18.8 billion yuan to extend and supplement the supply chain project, taking the route of reducing oil and increasing production, and shifting from a fuel based enterprise to high-end new material production. The enterprise extends its industrial chain layout with multiple high value-added chemical products, synchronously upgrades old and new facilities, and implements full process green and low-carbon transformation. Multiple environmental protection projects have been implemented, resulting in a decrease in pollutant emissions and solid waste output. The reuse of reclaimed water has achieved significant results, and the recycling of by-product hydrogen can reduce carbon dioxide emissions by about 120000 tons per year.Editor/Gong Ziwei

CRCC plans to win the bid for a project worth approximately 4 billion yuan

China Railway 15th Bureau, China Railway 18th Bureau, China Railway 25th Bureau, and China Railway Construction are planning to win a batch of engineering projects with a total bid amount of approximately 4 billion yuan under China Railway Construction. China Railway 15th Bureau is responsible for the construction of new energy flash charging stations in the three eastern provinces; China Railway Construction undertakes the renovation project of the shantytown in Yamenkou, Beijing; China Railway 25th Bureau undertakes the Feicheng Smart Breeding Straw Deep Processing and Integration Project; China Railway 18th Bureau won the bid for the related projects of East China Normal University Lingang New Campus, covering multiple fields such as new energy, urban renewal, industry, and education.Editor/Gong Ziwei

China's power green breaks through the situation

China's electricity ledger has shown multiple historic breakthroughs, with installed power generation exceeding 4 billion kilowatts, renewable energy accounting for over 40% of electricity generation, and coal-fired power accounting for less than 50%. Facing the peak electricity consumption caused by international energy fluctuations and high temperatures, the supply and demand of electricity remain balanced. Computing power, charging and swapping, and high-end manufacturing drive the growth of electricity consumption, and the power generation structure continues to undergo a green transformation. The electricity data reflects the high-quality development trend of the Chinese economy.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Three major hubs of Pinglu Canal achieve dual power supply

Recently, the construction of the Pinglu Canal Power Project reached a historic moment - the second external power line of the Youth Hub and Qishi Hub was connected and put into operation. At this point, the three core hubs of Pinglu Canal have fully achieved dual power supply, marking the official installation of electric dual engines in this century project and entering the full speed sprint stage of the navigation countdown. Editor/Cheng Liting

S4000 floating wind power system completes full process release verification

Recently, China has made significant engineering breakthroughs in the field of high-altitude wind power. The S4000 floating wind power generation system, independently developed by China, has successfully completed the full process flight verification at a test base in northwest China, marking the official transition of China's high-altitude wind power technology in the stratosphere from technological iteration to engineering implementation. Editor/Cheng Liting

China's self-developed 115000 ton refined oil tanker officially delivered

On August 21, 2026, the 115000 ton product oil tanker independently developed and built by China was officially delivered to customers. The core equipment such as ship engines have been localized, and the cargo capacity, speed, and fuel consumption indicators have all reached the international advanced level. The 115000 ton finished oil tanker delivered this time has a total length of 249.8 meters, a width of 44 meters, a full load cargo capacity of 115000 tons, and can carry approximately 830000 barrels of finished oil at once. The port has strong adaptability and can dock at most mainstream oil ports around the world, serving international energy trade trunk transportation. Editor/Cheng Liting

The United Nations AI Development Dialogue was held in Xi'an

On August 20-21, 2026, the third event of the United Nations Global Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence and Human Development will be held in Xi'an, bringing together policy makers, technical experts, and others to focus on the reshaping of human civilization and development process by artificial intelligence. The Deputy Secretary General of the United Nations attended.Editor/Gao Xue

Oman's Suhar Port cargo throughput increases by 52%

The cargo throughput of Suhar Port in Oman reached 52 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 52%, reflecting the continuous release of port economic vitality. Oman is relying on its geographical advantages to promote the development of port related industries and logistics services.Editor/Gao Xue

Huilun Technology received over 100 million yuan in financing and commercial landing

Huilun Technology, a humanoid robot enterprise incubated by GAC Group, has completed its first round of financing of over 100 million yuan, led by CRRC Guochuang and CMB International. Its fourth generation quadruped robot GoMate Mini has landed 7 projects, deployed nearly 50 units, and received orders worth nearly 10 million yuan.Editor/Gao Xue

China and Chad sign development cooperation agreement

On August 20, 2026, Ambassador to Chad Wang Xining and Chad's Minister of State and Minister of Finance, Budget, Economy, Planning and International Cooperation Ngilan signed a development cooperation agreement on behalf of both governments. Counsellor Dan Yuanpeng from the embassy attended. Ambassador Wang stated that the signing of this agreement aims to implement the important consensus between the two heads of state through practical measures, and will provide assistance for the construction and improvement of infrastructure and people's livelihoods in Chad. China is willing to continue to work with Chad to share development experience, deepen practical cooperation in various fields, and benefit the people of both countries through the docking of development plans. Enjilan expressed gratitude to China for its long-term strong support for the economic development of Chad. Chad is willing to work closely with China to promote the implementation and effectiveness of the agreement as soon as possible, and realize the development vision of various fields in Chad as soon as possible.Editor/Gong Ziwei

JD releases robot strategy to form industry alliance

At the 2026 World Robot Conference, JD.com announced a new strategy for robotics, planning to invest billions of resources over five years, build 80 robot bases, and collect millions of real scene data over two years. JD has formed a robot parts industry development alliance with several leading companies in the industry chain, laying out the industry from three dimensions: supply chain, service, and technology. Empowering upstream and downstream enterprises with supply chain advantages, establishing a full lifecycle robot service system, and unifying robot battery standards. At the same time, relying on massive real-world data, building AI technology barriers, seizing opportunities for the development of embodied intelligent robot industry, and improving the robot industry ecosystem.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Yantai Port's annual non bulk cargo volume exceeds 6 million tons

Recently, a cargo ship carrying engineering equipment and building materials sailed from Yantai Port in Shandong Province to Ghana. The annual shipping volume of African general cargo liners in the port exceeded 6 million tons for the first time, a year-on-year increase of 66.1%. Four new African air routes will be opened in 2026, forming a dense land sea intermodal network. Multi party collaboration at the port, relying on intelligent operations to ensure efficient loading. The port has leveraged the advantages of the bauxite bulk cargo return mode, with a two-way shipping volume of 44.806 million tons from January to July 2026, firmly ranking as the top port in China for trade with Africa.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Qingdao solar thermal energy storage substrate new material starts construction

The Qingdao Jinyi Solar Thermal Energy Storage Substrate New Material Project has officially started construction, and is a key landing project of the Qingdao New Display Industry Park. The project is invested and constructed by Qingdao Jinjing Co., Ltd., with a total investment of 1 billion yuan and a planned construction area of 81000 square meters. It focuses on the research and production of solar thermal energy storage reflectors, and the products will be supplied to solar thermal bases in western China and overseas markets. After the project reaches its production capacity, it is expected to generate an annual sales revenue of 984 million yuan and an annual export value of 140 million yuan, providing nearly 200 job opportunities. Editor/Cheng Liting

Gaoling silicon carbide semiconductor material project starts construction

Recently, Lanhui Technology's silicon carbide material production and research and development base officially started construction in Gaoling District, Xi'an. The project is invested and constructed by Zhongjing Green Energy, covering an area of 114 acres with a total investment of 590 million yuan, focusing on the research and production of third-generation and fourth generation semiconductor materials. The enterprise has over 20 years of experience in equipment manufacturing, holds more than 30 independent patents, and is expected to have an annual output value of 958 million yuan after the project reaches full capacity. More than 100 high-quality employment opportunities will be added, and various departments in Gaoling District will advance service guarantee projects. Editor/Cheng Liting

China Egypt $168 million zero tariff dividend accelerates realization

On August 19, 2026, China and Egypt signed 17 export contracts during their export activities to China, with an estimated total value of 168 million US dollars, covering multiple fields such as agriculture, food, and minerals. This is the first time that bulk commercial contracts have been achieved after the implementation of the zero tariff policy between China and Egypt. Currently, Egyptian commercial institutions in Beijing and Shanghai have started follow-up follow-up follow-up work. The details of the current contract execution have not been fully disclosed, and the subsequent performance will become the core basis for judging the long-term growth potential of bilateral trade. Editor/Cheng Liting