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About New Energy Era

The“New Energy Era”website has been jointly established and operated by N.L. EnerTech Ltd., an energy industry watcher in China, and People of Asia for Climate Solutions (PACS), a non-profit climate advocate group in the Philippines. The writing and editing teams of New Energy Era are composed of experienced energy writers and climate communicators from both countries with extensive networks of energy policy makers, companies, and analysts in China.

China’s Solar Thermal Power Industry Sees Significant Growth in 2024

New Energy Era25 Apr, 2025News

China's solar thermal power industry has made significant strides in 2024, with steady growth in installed capacity and broader technological applications, according to the recently released China Solar Thermal Power Industry Blue Book 2024 (hereinafter referred to as the Blue Book). By the end of 2024, China’s cumulative installed capacity for solar thermal power generation had reached 838.2 megawatts (MW), increasing its share of the global total to 10.6%. The country currently has 34 solar thermal power projects under construction, totaling 3,300 MW in capacity, and an additional 37 projects in the planning stage, with a combined capacity of approximately 4,800 MW.

Hainan Plans to Remove Government-Set Pricing for EV Charging and Battery Swapping Services

New Energy Era25 Apr, 2025Environment

The Statement emphasizes that the EV charging and battery swapping sector in Hainan is already highly competitive, making price regulation unnecessary. With deregulation, it will be difficult for operators to collude on pricing, ensuring that market competition remains the key price-setting mechanism. To maintain market share, most operators are expected to keep fees at current levels, which will prevent significant fluctuations in service costs.

China Deploys First Large-Scale Sodium-Ion Battery Energy Storage System

New Energy Era25 Apr, 2025Astrology

Datang Hubei Energy Development Co., Ltd. (Datang Hubei Energy) recently announced that its large-scale sodium-ion battery energy storage system has been recognized as one of the Top 10 Technological Innovations in the Energy Industry for 2024 by the National Energy Administration (NEA). A key part of this achievement is the Datang Qianjiang Sodium-Ion Storage Station, which marks a significant milestone in the commercialization of sodium-ion battery technology.

China Launches First 10,000-Ton Smart Containerized PV Module Recycling Line

New Energy Era25 Apr, 2025Business

China’s first large-scale intelligent containerized photovoltaic (PV) module recycling demonstration line has officially begun operations in Jianli, Jingzhou, Hubei Province. Developed by CECEP Solar Energy Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of China Energy Conservation and Environmental Protection Group (CECEP), the facility marks a significant step in advancing green and efficient solar panel recycling.