Zhejiang standardizes the management of virtual power plants

The Zhejiang Electric Power Trading Center has issued an information disclosure reminder stating that virtual power plants (including load aggregators and distributed new energy aggregators) will continue to meet registration requirements for the year 2026. According to the requirements, registered virtual power plants must publicly disclose proof of continuous compliance with registration conditions, including assets, personnel, business premises, and technical support systems, through the electricity trading platform before the end of March each year. This regulation is implemented in accordance with the Basic Rules for Electricity Market Registration and the Management Measures for Electricity Sales Companies, in order to strengthen the compliance management of market entities.Editor/Yang Meiling

PowerChina wins bid for EPC project of Hebei energy storage power station

The EPC project of 200MW/800MWh energy storage power station in Baixiang County, Xingtai City recently announced the winning bid results. China Power Construction Group Kunming Survey and Design Institute Co., Ltd. successfully won the bid with 660 million yuan. The project is located in Beijiang Village, Guchengdian Town, Baixiang County. The construction includes an energy storage system, a 220kV substation, and transmission lines, with a planned construction period of 120 calendar days.Editor/Yang Meiling

EPC bidding for Chongqing user side energy storage project

Recently, Pengshui County, Chongqing launched the EPC general contracting bidding for the user side energy storage project of public charging facilities. The estimated contract amount is about 120.2251 million yuan, equivalent to a unit price of 1.16 yuan/Wh. The total scale of the project is 51.672MW/103.344MWh, including 21.672MW/43.344MWh of supporting energy storage for public charging stations (serving 460 charging guns) and 30MW/60MWh of general industrial and commercial energy storage. The annual power supply capacity is 15.82056 million kWh and 21.9 million kWh respectively. The construction content covers municipal engineering such as site leveling, drainage, and enclosure, aiming to improve the energy efficiency of regional charging facilities.Editor/Yang Meiling

Intensive implementation of China Central Asia green energy cooperation projects

Since February, the Tashkent solar energy storage project in Uzbekistan has been connected to the grid, the waste incineration power generation project in Kyrgyzstan has been put into operation, and the wind power project in Kazakhstan has been running steadily. A number of green and low-carbon projects have come to fruition, promoting China Central Asia's joint construction of the "the Belt and Road" to a new green direction, and helping regional energy transformation.Editor/Bian Wenjun

Africa's first desert heavy-duty railway opens in Algeria

On February 1st local time, the heavy haul railway in the western desert of Algeria, constructed by China Railway Construction, was fully opened to traffic. This is Africa's first desert heavy-duty railway, with a total length of 950 kilometers, jointly built by Chinese and Arab builders, which will effectively drive mineral development and regional economic development, and become a new benchmark for China Africa infrastructure cooperation.Editor/Bian Wenjun

The 500 kV interconnection project between China and Laos has been fully connected

On February 5th, the China Laos 500 kV interconnection project was fully connected, and the China Laos line achieved physical connectivity at the junction of Mohan and Moding. This project is another landmark project after the China Laos Railway, which will significantly improve Laos' power supply capacity and cross-border power interconnection level, and inject new impetus into ASEAN regional energy cooperation.Editor/Bian Wenjun

منتصف العمر 500 كيلوفولت مشروع الربط الشبكي من خلال خط كامل

في 5 شباط / فبراير ، في منتصف العمر 500 كيلوفولت مشروع الربط الشبكي من خلال خط كامل ، في منتصف العمر القديم في خط mohan-moding مفرق لتحقيق الاتصال الجسدي . هذا المشروع هو آخر علامة على مشروع السكك الحديدية بين الصين ولاوس ، والتي سوف تعزز إلى حد كبير القدرة على توفير الطاقة في لاوس و الترابط عبر الحدود على مستوى الطاقة ، ضخ زخم جديد في رابطة أمم جنوب شرق آسيا للتعاون الإقليمي في مجال الطاقة Editor/Bian Wenjun

China's 300 MW F-class gas turbine achieves mass production

In January 2026, China's fully independently developed 300 MW F-class heavy-duty gas turbine will achieve mass production, with a localization rate of over 98%, and all core thermal components will be independently developed. The combined cycle thermal efficiency of this model has exceeded 64% and has safely operated for over 8000 hours. Its successful mass production marks China's breaking of the long-term technological monopoly of the West, providing key support for ensuring energy security and promoting high-end equipment to go global.Editor/Gao Xue

The core section of the UAE high-speed railway has been awarded the contract

The civil engineering and station design and construction contract for the first phase of the UAE high-speed rail network has been officially awarded. The total investment of the project is about 57 billion yuan. Several international consortia led by enterprises from the United Arab Emirates, India, Türkiye and other countries have won the bid for Abu Dhabi and Dubai sections respectively. The project is scheduled to be completed and opened to traffic by 2030, marking a crucial progress in the construction of the Middle East high-speed rail network.Editor/Gao Xue

Wangneng Environment invests in waste to energy generation in Uzbekistan

Wangneng Environment announced an investment of 173 million US dollars to build a waste to energy plant in Bukhara, Uzbekistan. The project processes 1500 tons of garbage per day and adopts a 30-year franchise model, with revenue coming from processing fees and electricity sales. The company said that the fierce competition in the domestic market slowed down, which was a key step to expand the overseas market and echoed the the Belt and Road cooperation framework.Editor/Gao Xue

Dalat Mengxit High Voltage Project Approved

The Dalat Mengxi 1000 kV AC transmission and transformation project has been approved by the National Development and Reform Commission. The project is scheduled to start construction in April 2026 and be put into operation in September 2027, with a total investment of 4.374 billion yuan. The project is a key supporting facility for the Mengxi Beijing Tianjin Hebei ultra-high voltage direct current project, which will enhance the power transmission capacity from Mengxi to the east and serve the clean energy consumption and coordinated development of the Beijing Tianjin Hebei region.Editor/Gao Xue

Investment and construction of photovoltaic manufacturing projects in India

Indian solar manufacturer Saatvik Green Energy announced an investment of 2.51 billion rupees to build a photovoltaic module manufacturing plant in Odisha state. The investment was completed through a wholly-owned subsidiary, with funding sourced from the company's IPO last year. The local photovoltaic manufacturing capacity in India continues to improve, and the current ALMM certified module production capacity has exceeded 109GW.Editor/Gao Xue

New progress in the world's largest green hydrogen project in Western Australia

The Western Australia Green Energy Centre project, led by Intercontinental Energy, has announced new progress. This project is the world's largest planned 70 gigawatt wind solar green hydrogen complex. Chinese company Sany Group and several Korean companies have been invited to participate in the feasibility study of the first phase of the 6-GW project. The first phase of the project is expected to produce 330000 tons of green hydrogen annually, with the goal of completing investment decisions before 2029. The final planned annual production capacity of the project is 3.5 million tons of green hydrogen, with a total construction period of about 30 years.Editor/Gao Xue

Australia: 120 gigawatt hours of energy storage can provide 98.5% renewable energy supply

The latest simulation study shows that the Australian national electricity market can achieve nearly 100% renewable energy supply with only 24 gigawatts/120 gigawatt hours of energy storage, of which renewable energy accounts for 98.5% and the remaining 1.5% is supplemented by other energy sources. This simulation is based on actual electricity data since August 2021, scaling wind and photovoltaic power generation to 60% and 45% of annual demand, respectively, and utilizing existing hydropower synergy balance. The estimated power supply cost is $126 per megawatt hour, which is equivalent to the wholesale electricity price level in the past five years.Editor/Yang Meiling

EU sets new high for battery energy storage installation by 2025

In 2025, the EU will add 27.1 gigawatt hours of battery energy storage capacity, a year-on-year increase of 45%, setting a historical record. Since 2021, the total scale of energy storage in the European Union has surged from 7.8 gigawatt hours to 77.3 gigawatt hours, an increase of nearly tenfold. The report points out that public utility scale projects have become the main force, accounting for 55% of the annual new installed capacity, indicating a significant shift in market structure. To meet the energy flexibility needs by 2030, the EU needs to increase its energy storage capacity tenfold to approximately 750 gigawatt hours to support large-scale integration of renewable energy.Editor/Yang Meiling

State Grid and CEE jointly discuss high-quality development of energy and electricity

State Grid Corporation of China Chairman Zhang Zhigang and General Manager Zhang Wenfeng held talks with China Electric Equipment Group Chairman Li Hongfeng and General Manager Yan Huafeng at the headquarters. Both sides agree that the equipment manufacturing industry is a core component of the modern industrial system and plays an important role in safeguarding national security and promoting high-quality development. Around the development goals of energy and power in the 15th Five Year Plan, both sides will strengthen the coordination of the industrial chain and enhance their independent and controllable capabilities; Deepen forward-looking technological cooperation and promote the integration of technology and industrial innovation; Strengthen cooperation in major engineering support to ensure project safety and quality; Expand international business cooperation and provide high-quality services to jointly build the the Belt and Road.Editor/Yang Meiling

Henan Zhengzhou Railway adds 57 night trains

China Railway Group Zhengzhou Bureau will add 57 night high-speed trains from February 8 to February 15, 2026. Continuously expanding the transportation capacity of popular lines such as the Beijing Guangzhou high-speed railway, Beijing Shanghai high-speed railway, Jinan Zhengzhou high-speed railway, Zhengzhou Chongqing high-speed railway, and Zhengzhou Fuzhou high-speed railway, providing more choices for passengers' travel. The newly added night high-speed rail mainly runs to Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Guangzhou, Shenzhen and other directions. Editor/Cheng Liting

The basic framework of China's digital twin water conservancy system has been formed

The framework of China's digital twin water conservancy system has been basically formed, and efforts are being made to continuously promote better water treatment outcomes for the benefit of the people. In the construction of digital twin watersheds, 94 pilot tasks have been fully completed, and a number of replicable and promotable typical practice cases have been created; In terms of the construction of digital twin water networks, 14 provincial-level water network pilot zones will be promoted in batches to gradually improve the digital control efficiency of water networks; In the construction of digital twin water conservancy projects, 11 key projects such as the Three Gorges Dam and the South to North Water Diversion Project have been put into practical application. 49 digital twin irrigation areas have been piloted, and 230 digital twin rural water supply projects have achieved phased results. Editor/Cheng Liting

Ecological project in Xiangjiang source area, Hunan starts construction

On February 6, 2026, the second phase of the comprehensive ecological treatment project in the source area of the Xiangjiang River was started. Jianghua Xiangjiang River source phase II project is jointly declared by Yongzhou City and Chenzhou City, and has passed the national reply. The total task of the project implemented by the county is 181700 mu, accounting for 61.8% of the total task of the city. The project is constructed in two years with a total investment of 225.38 million yuan. Editor/chengliting

China ASEAN Cross border Transmission Channel for New Energy

On February 6, 2026, the technology upgrade of cross-border new energy transmission channels from China to Laos and Thailand was completed, with a 40% increase in transmission capacity. The channel is mainly used to transport clean electricity such as hydropower and photovoltaic, help ASEAN countries achieve carbon emission reduction goals, and further consolidate the basis for energy connectivity in the the Belt and Road region.Editor/Bian Wenjun

Chinese enterprises undertake grid connected Pakistan wind power projects

On February 7, 2026, the key new energy project of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor, the Pakistan Hubu Wind Power Project, achieved full capacity grid connection. The total installed capacity of the project is 150 MW, which can supply more than 400 million kilowatt hours of green power annually, greatly alleviating the problem of local power shortage. It is an important practice of green and low-carbon transformation of energy cooperation along the the Belt and Road.Editor/Bian Wenjun

Signing of a large-scale wind power cooperation project between China and Kazakhstan

On February 8, 2026, the 200 MW photovoltaic power station in Kazakhstan, a key new energy project jointly built by China and Kazakhstan along the the Belt and Road, was officially signed. The project is led by Chinese enterprises for investment and construction, with an average annual power generation of over 300 million kilowatt hours after completion. It will effectively optimize the energy structure of Kazakhstan and promote the large-scale development of clean energy in Central Asia.Editor/Bian Wenjun

Global energy investment reaches $2.3 trillion

By 2025, global energy investment will reach 2.3 trillion US dollars, a year-on-year increase of 8%. Among them, the investment in electrified transportation is 893 billion US dollars, and the investment in renewable energy is 690 billion US dollars. The data center investment is about 500 billion US dollars, surpassing solar photovoltaic investment for the first time. China leads with $800 billion investment, but renewable energy financing has declined.Editor/Gao Xue

Bid announcement for 1.22 billion data center project

The China Mobile Yangtze River Delta Yangzhou Data Center Electromechanical Engineering EPCO Procurement Project has announced its winning bid, with a consortium consisting of ZTE Technology Services and Xiangjiang System Engineering winning the bid for 1.22 billion yuan. The project will construct a data center with an IT capacity of 60 megawatts, adopting an integrated design, procurement, construction, and operation model. Editor/Gao Xue

Winning the bid for the renovation and expansion of the Shanghai Chongqing Expressway

The bidding results for the prefabrication and expansion project of G50 Shanghai Chongqing Expressway Anhui section have been announced, and China Railway Major Bridge Bureau has become the first candidate for winning the bid with 527 million yuan. The total investment of this project is 11.42 billion yuan, which will widen the original two-way four lane road to eight lane road. It is planned to be opened to traffic in 2027, helping to promote transportation interconnection and regional development between the Yangtze River Delta and the central and western regions.Editor/Gao Xue

Anhui will start over 2000 key projects by 2026

In 2026, Anhui Province will implement an effective investment promotion campaign, with over 2000 key projects starting throughout the year. During the 14th Five Year Plan period, the gross domestic product of Anhui Province has crossed two trillion yuan steps, with an average annual growth rate of 5.7%; The revenue of industrial enterprises above designated size has risen to fifth place, entering the ranks of major industrial provinces, and the high-quality development index of the manufacturing industry has risen to sixth place in the country. By 2025, the gross domestic product of Anhui region will reach 5.3 trillion yuan, with a growth rate of 5.5%; The total import and export volume has exceeded one trillion yuan; The actual growth rate of foreign investment utilization ranks first in the country. Editor/Cheng Liting

Guangzhou and Dongguan plan to build a new Dongjiang Channel project

On February 4, 2026, the Development and Reform Commission of Dongguan City released a public announcement before the evaluation of the "Social Stability Risk Analysis Report for the Dongjiang Channel Construction Project (Dongguan Side)". The Dongjiang Passage adopts the standard of first-class highway and urban trunk road, with six lanes in two directions, a design speed of 60km/h, and a total length of 3055m, including a tunnel section of 2535m. The construction content mainly includes road engineering, tunnel engineering, bridge and culvert engineering, water supply and drainage engineering, traffic engineering, lighting engineering, power pipe trench engineering, building engineering, greening engineering, etc. After the project joint review meeting, the total investment was 4.698 billion yuan. The plan is to start construction in January 2027 and open to traffic in June 2030, with a total construction period of 42 months. Editor/Cheng Liting

Spain's 20GW solar silicon wafer factory is about to start construction

Spanish company Tresca recently announced that it will lead the construction of Sunwafes' planned 20GW solar silicon wafer super factory in Spain, with the core goal of accelerating the landing of local production capacity, optimizing green production processes, and driving the growth of high skilled local jobs. Editor/Cheng Liting

Shandong Rushan 500kV substation put into operation

On February 5th, the 500 kV substation in Rushan, Shandong was officially completed and put into operation, which will strongly support the large-scale grid connection and efficient consumption of new energy such as wind power and photovoltaics in the Jiaodong Peninsula. This project is the first 500 kV substation to be put into operation during the 15th Five Year Plan period of Shandong Power Grid. Its operation further improves the backbone network of Shandong Power Grid, enhances regional power supply reliability and clean energy transmission capacity.Editor/Yang Meiling

By 2025, the added value of China's machinery industry will increase by 8.2%

On February 5th, the China Machinery Industry Federation released data showing that the added value of enterprises above designated size in the machinery industry will increase by 8.2% year-on-year in 2025, with a growth rate higher than that of the national industrial and manufacturing industries. The annual automobile production and sales have remained the world's top for 17 consecutive years, with industrial robot production increasing by 28% to 773000 sets. The industry's revenue has exceeded 33 trillion yuan, with a total profit of 1.7 trillion yuan. By the end of 2025, the number of specialized, refined, and new enterprises in the mechanical industry will account for over 30% of the national total. It is expected that the industry will maintain stable operation in 2026, with a main indicator growth rate of about 5.5%.Editor/Yang Meiling