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Romania's 700MWh energy storage has been finalized
Romanian power giant Electrica announced that it has obtained 17 grid connected energy storage projects with a total capacity of 700MWh. China's energy storage industry chain welcomes new opportunities for going global.Editor/Gao Xue
Ecuador's solar energy storage project is put into operation for power generation
Recently, the power generation ceremony of the Guayasamin Museum's integrated solar and storage demonstration project, led and donated by the Chinese Embassy in Ecuador and supported by Chinese and Ecuadorian enterprises, was held in Quito, the capital of Ecuador. It is reported that the project is constructed by China Power Construction and equipped with Huawei's intelligent energy storage system, which can provide stable power supply of nearly 100000 kilowatt hours per year, equivalent to reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 70 to 80 tons per year.Editor/Gong Ziwei
Anhui ultra-high voltage project completed and transmitted electricity
On June 30, 2026, the Shaanbei Anhui ± 800 kV HVDC transmission project of State Grid Corporation of China was fully completed and put into operation. This project is the first ultra-high voltage direct current transmission project to be put into operation in China during the 15th Five Year Plan period. It is also another landmark project of State Grid Corporation of China to serve the national West East power transmission strategy. It has significant strategic significance for enhancing the country's energy security guarantee capability, promoting cross regional optimization of clean energy allocation, and promoting green and low-carbon energy transformation.Editor/Gong Ziwei
Jilin High latitude Solar Thermal Power Station has been built to generate electricity
On June 29, 2026, the 100000 kW solar thermal power station of CGN Jixi Base, the highest latitude and first solar thermal power plant in Northeast China, was put into operation in Da'an City, Jilin Province, marking a major breakthrough in the application of solar thermal power technology in high latitude and cold regions in China. It provides a replicable and promotable model for the development and construction of solar thermal projects in similar regions of China.Editor/Gong Ziwei
The scale of market-oriented electricity trading in China continues to expand
In May 2026, China completed 626.8 billion kilowatt hours of electricity market transactions, a year-on-year increase of 23.6%. From the perspective of transaction scope, the province's traded electricity reached 490.6 billion kilowatt hours, a year-on-year increase of 26.9%; The amount of electricity traded across provinces and regions reached 136.2 billion kilowatt hours, a year-on-year increase of 12.9%. From the perspective of trading varieties, the medium and long-term trading electricity is 561.7 billion kilowatt hours; Spot trading electricity reached 65.1 billion kilowatt hours. The trading volume of green electricity reached 31.1 billion kilowatt hours, a year-on-year increase of 6.1%. The market-oriented agency purchase of electricity by power grid enterprises amounted to 66.6 billion kilowatt hours.Editor/Gong Ziwei
Huaneng Ningxia Company's photovoltaic project starts construction
On June 29, 2026, the mobilization ceremony for the commencement of the Longi Yongning 400 MW photovoltaic power generation project of Huaneng Ningxia Company was successfully held. The local competent department and representatives of various participating units jointly witnessed the project launch. The total investment of this project is about 1.1 billion yuan, which is a key project adapted to the renewable energy plan of Ningxia. After completion, it will strengthen the local energy supply capacity, optimize the regional power structure, and the project team will promote five major special actions to create a green and high-quality demonstration project. Editor/Cheng Liting
Shenzhen Jilian semi-solid battery cell project landed in Dezhou
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 first sub mother substation project put into operation in Zhejiang
Recently, the first sub mother substation project in the province, consisting of the Xiubei 500 kV substation and Jiacheng 220 kV substation in Jiaxing, Zhejiang, has been officially put into operation. It is expected to deliver over 4.2 billion kilowatt hours of electricity annually, providing energy security for the integrated development of the Yangtze River Delta.Editor/Gao Xue
The 750 kV project in Changbei, Xinjiang has started construction
On June 25, 2026, the 750 kV transmission and transformation project in Changbei, Xinjiang, with a total investment of 1.3125 billion yuan, began construction and is scheduled to be put into operation in 2028. The project involves the construction of a 750 kV substation and 56.8 kilometers of supporting lines, which can accommodate 10 million kilowatts of new energy and serve the local 20 million kilowatts of planned photovoltaics. The project aims to address the shortcomings of the new energy transmission network in the Gurbantunggut Desert, while also considering the growth of regional electricity consumption. In 2026, Xinjiang will promote 35 ultra-high voltage and extra high voltage power grid projects, continuously improve the local new power system, and help promote dual carbon development.Editor/Gong Ziwei
Zhejiang Tiantai Pumped Storage Power Station is fully put into operation
On June 25, 2026, the Zhejiang Tiantai Pumped Storage Power Station with a total installed capacity of 1.7 million kilowatts was put into operation. This power station is the world's highest rated head and the largest single unit capacity pumped storage power station in China. It is also the first pumped storage project to be put into operation during the 15th Five Year Plan period. Constructed by Three Gorges Group, we have overcome a series of ultra-high water head technologies and achieved breakthroughs in the localization of multiple materials and construction equipment. The power station can provide 1.7 billion kilowatt hours of clean electricity annually, strengthen the regulation capacity of Zhejiang power grid, and assist in the consumption of new energy and the green transformation of energy.Editor/Gong Ziwei
China's largest fusion reactor superconducting magnet successfully developed
On June 27, 2026, the artificial solar project of the Institute of Plasma Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences Hefei Institute of Material Sciences made the latest progress. Two sets of key superconducting magnets for fusion reactors, including the toroidal field superconducting magnet and the high-temperature superconducting center solenoid coil, have successively completed the development acceptance and full parameter testing. The core technology has achieved 100% localization, and the comprehensive performance has jumped to the forefront of the world. The magnet is 21 meters long, 12 meters wide, and 3.3 meters high, with a total weight of 582 tons. Its volume is 1.3 times that of the International Thermonuclear Reactor (ITER) TF magnet, and its energy storage capacity is three times that of it. It is currently the largest superconducting magnet for fusion reactors in the world.Editor/Gong Ziwei
Guizhou Institute of Electric Power Construction won the bid for Jidongfeng Power
Recently, Hebei Huadian Qinglong 150MW wind power EPC bid was opened, and China Power Construction Guiyang Institute won the bid with a price of 313 million yuan, with a total investment of 1.19 billion yuan.Editor/Gao Xue
Fujian won the bid for 4.165 billion yuan offshore wind power transmission project
On June 24, 2026, Fujian Yili Construction Consortium won the bid for the EPC project of Changle Offshore Centralized and Unified Delivery for 4.165 billion yuan. As a landmark project in the province, the project has a rated transmission capacity of 2100MW. It will build a ± 525kV offshore converter station and an onshore centralized control station, lay 77.4km DC submarine cables, and be equipped with a 10%/2h energy storage system. The project serves five large wind farms and will apply large capacity units ranging from 16MW to 26MW in batches. This intensive transmission+large-scale development model provides an important Fujian model for the development of China's far-reaching offshore wind power.Editor/Gong Ziwei
Qatar to Expand Western Power Grid with $604 Million
In order to implement the 2030 vision and solve the bottleneck of the 2GW Duhan photovoltaic power station, Qatar General Electric Company has awarded the EPC contract for the expansion of the western transmission network to El Suvidi, Egypt, with a total contract amount of approximately 604 million US dollars. The project will build a new 132kV underground cable corridor, booster station, and smart grid system in the Duhan area, achieving the grid connection of 2 million kilowatts of photovoltaic power to the national backbone network, synchronously improving the reliability of power supply in western oil and gas producing areas, and providing core support for Qatar's energy transformation and summer peak shaving.Editor/Gong Ziwei
Huantai Energy Kazakhstan wind power full capacity grid connection
On June 24, 2026, Huantai Energy fully connected two 50MW wind power projects, Mars and Jupiter, in Kustana Oblast, Kazakhstan, with a total installed capacity of 100MW, an annual power generation of 400 million kWh, and an annual emission reduction of 400000 tons. The project is located at the same latitude as Mohe, covered in snow for half a year, and the effective construction period is extremely tight. The team overcame multiple challenges such as extreme cold, long-distance transportation, and local ESG, and completed the installation of 16 6.25MW units on schedule. This is also another clean energy project built by the company in Harbin. Editor/Cheng Liting
8.5 billion project landed in Urad Middle Banner, Inner Mongolia
Urad Middle Banner in Inner Mongolia signed an 8.5 billion yuan wind solar hydrogen ammonia integration project with Ates, which will be implemented in the Ganqimaodu Port Park. The project will be supported by 1 million kilowatts of wind power and produce 50000 tons of green hydrogen and 260000 tons of green ammonia annually, using green electricity throughout the entire process. The project uses wind hydrogen ammonia conversion to solve the problem of wind power consumption and contribute to dual carbon. At present, the preliminary work is progressing in an orderly manner, and the plan is to complete the preliminary review and start construction by December 2026. This project promotes the transformation of enterprises into comprehensive energy service providers, providing a demonstration for the coordinated development of new energy and high energy consuming industries in Shagehuang.Editor/Gong Ziwei
Hengshui won the bid for 5.3 billion coal-fired power plant
Recently, the survey and design of Guoneng Hebei Hengfeng 2 × 660MW cogeneration expansion project was announced as the winning bidder. Zhongneng Jianhua North Institute won with 13.86 million yuan, with a total investment of 5.387 billion yuan.Editor/Gao Xue
Industry news: Zambia has signed a PPA with South Korea to land a 500MW centralized photovoltaic project, which is the country's largest renewable project. After grid connection, State Grid will fully purchase the electricity and enhance energy security.Editor/Gao Xue
ASEAN Power Grid Interconnection
On June 24, 2026, Philippine media reported that the Philippines is seeking to build power connections with Indonesia through islands such as Tawi Tawi to promote the ASEAN power grid. The Asian Development Bank has promised to invest billions of dollars, and the first phase of regional interconnection has been launched.Editor/Gao Xue
New breakthrough in new energy development in Nyingchi, Xizang
On June 23, 2026, a press conference was held in Lhasa on the high-quality development achievements of Linzhi City, Xizang during the 14th Five Year Plan period and the planning work during the 15th Five Year Plan period. At the meeting, it was introduced that the total installed capacity of clean energy in the city has increased from 356800 kilowatts to 450800 kilowatts by 2025, and the installed capacity of hydropower under construction has reached 4.9292 million kilowatts, achieving zero breakthrough in the large-scale development and application of new energy.Editor/Gong Ziwei
Zhongfu Industrial's 400 million wind power project starts construction
On June 23, 2026, the Fujin New Energy Grid Load Storage Integrated Wind Power Project under Zhongfu Industrial started construction in Gongyi, with a total investment of 407 million yuan, an installed capacity of 87.5 MW, an annual power generation of 180 million kilowatt hours, and a reduction of approximately 149300 tons of carbon dioxide emissions. The company has completed a 500000 ton green hydroelectric aluminum project, with 75% of its electrolytic capacity achieving green electricity substitution and an annual emission reduction of 5 million tons, ranking among the top in the industry in terms of carbon footprint. Editor/Cheng Liting
Natural gas discovery in Beihai
The evaluation well drilled by Norwegian Wells Oil Company under license No. 1148 confirms the discovery of natural gas condensate oil in the North Sea, with recoverable reserves ranging from 3.4 million to 17 million standard cubic meters of oil equivalent. The well is located about 25 kilometers northwest of the Troll oil field, with a water depth of 365 meters, and is related to the evaluation of the Carmen oil field. The partners include DNO, Equinor, and Aker BP, and will explore the use of existing infrastructure to develop the oil field in the future. Editor/Cheng Liting
Angola's oil industry receives $5.1 billion investment
Azule Energy and its partners have approved a $5.1 billion investment in the PAJ offshore oil field in Angola, which contains 252 million barrels of recoverable reserves and is the most important energy investment in Angola in recent years. Angola's oil production has continued to decline from its peak of 1.8 million barrels per day. The government is working to stabilize production by revising license terms and attracting foreign investment to develop mature assets, with the current goal of maintaining a daily output of 1 million barrels. Editor/Cheng Liting
Breakthrough in solar powered seawater desalination
On June 22, 2026, a team from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Shenzhen University proposed a polymer locking mechanism to achieve efficient solar powered seawater desalination, with a daily water output of 20 liters, which can irrigate farmland and meet drinking water needs.Editor/Gao Xue
Breaking the ice in the transaction of transmission rights between two power grids
On June 18, 2026, State Grid and Southern Power Grid completed the first market-oriented transmission rights transaction in China at Yunxiao DC, with a transaction volume of 21.16 million kilowatt hours, breaking down inter provincial barriers and accelerating the construction of a unified electricity market.Editor/Gao Xue
Zhonggong International Layout in the New Hybrid Energy Storage Field
On June 22, 2026, Zhonggong International announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, China Zhongyuan International Engineering Co., Ltd., signed a general contract for the construction of a 100 MW/102 MW independent hybrid energy storage power station in Changfeng County, Hefei City, Anhui Province with Yuankong Storage and Charging. The contract amount was 1.127 billion yuan, accounting for 9.75% of Zhonggong International's total operating revenue in 2025. According to the announcement, the project construction mainly includes the survey and design, supply, construction, testing, commissioning, inspection, and acceptance of the energy storage power station. The project period is 244 days from the date of commencement. Yuankong Energy Storage is a subsidiary of Yuandian (Beijing) Flywheel Energy Storage Technology Co., Ltd., a technology-based enterprise specializing in the research and industrialization of magnetic levitation flywheel energy storage technology. Its business covers areas such as grid side frequency regulation, rail transit energy recovery, and new energy vehicle supercharging stations.Editor/Gong Ziwei
Full vanadium energy storage landing in Xinjiang
On June 22, 2026, the Three Gorges Group Xinjiang Jimsar Million Photovoltaic Supporting Vanadium Liquid Flow Energy Storage Project was fully put into commercial operation one month ahead of schedule. The project is located in Jimsar County, Changji, with an energy storage capacity of 200000 kilowatts/1 million kilowatt hours, making it the largest all vanadium liquid flow energy storage power station in China. Relying on long-term energy storage technology, the equipment is safe, durable, and easy to expand. The project generates an average of 1.72 billion kilowatt hours of electricity annually, saving 519000 tons of standard coal and reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 1.424 million tons.Editor/Gong Ziwei
Italian energy storage: 42GWh or 104GWh?
Italian power grid operator Terna has provided two sets of energy storage predictions: a conservative scenario of 42GWh and a benchmark scenario of 104GWh. Behind the gap lies the logic of phased advancement. The cumulative 26GWh from 2028 to 2029 is just the beginning, while the installed capacity of wind, solar, and photovoltaic power has reached 57GW, leaving a huge gap from the target of 107GW by 2030. Although FER X's new policy revitalizes new energy projects, it cannot solve the problem of grid connection and consumption, and energy storage has become a rigid demand. Combined with the downward trend in battery costs and the pressure of power grid regulation, breaking through 100 GWh by 2030 is not a blind expansion, but an inevitable result of energy transformation. Editor/Cheng Liting
The largest pumped storage power station in Northeast China has started construction
Recently, the main project of the Taizihe Pumped Storage Power Station, which China Energy Engineering Gezhouba Group participated in, has officially started construction. The three core control projects of the lower reservoir, underground powerhouse, and tailwater system have been simultaneously launched. The power station is located in Benxi, Liaoning Province, with a total installed capacity of 1.8 million kilowatts and an annual power generation of 3.614 billion kilowatt hours. It is one of the largest pumped storage power stations in Northeast China and a key project of the 14th Five Year Plan of the National Energy Administration. After completion, it will undertake tasks such as peak shaving, valley filling, energy storage, and frequency regulation, providing strong support for the development of new energy in Liaoning and the safe and stable operation of the power grid. Editor/Cheng Liting
Europe's largest liquid flow energy storage project starts construction
On June 22, 2026, the 800MW liquid flow energy storage project in Laufenburg, Switzerland was launched, integrating computing power and heating to build a zero carbon hub and help stabilize the European power grid.Editor/Gao Xue
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