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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.

Shuozhou Targets Stable Coal Output of Around 200 Million Tonnes in 2026

New Energy Era28 Apr, 2026Business

A landmark project underpinning this transition—the China Coal Pingshuo coal-based olefin new materials and downstream deep-processing integrated project, with a total investment of nearly RMB 30 billion—is set to enter the full-scale construction phase. The project will establish a comprehensive modern coal chemical value chain in Shuozhou, extending from raw coal to high-value materials, and is expected to drive the sector’s dual upgrade from low-end to high-end products and from fuel to advanced materials.

Steel sector to push for higher-level supply, demand balance

New Energy Era28 Apr, 2026Business

China will step up efforts to address the "involution-style" competition in its steel sector by implementing strict controls on crude steel output, exploring new mechanisms for capacity governance and promoting coordinated efforts among the government, industry and enterprises, said Xia Nong, vice-president of the China Iron and Steel Association. "It is essential to strictly prohibit new capacity additions, open up channels for capacity exit and phase out outdated equipment with backward technology, heavy pollution and low efficiency, and establish and improve a sound, science-based long-term mechanism to guide enterprises in strengthening self-discipline," Xia said.

China is a reformer and innovator to build climate resilience: Barbados Ambassador

New Energy Era28 Apr, 2026Business

The remarks were made during the High-Level Dialogue on Climate Leadership between China and Climate-Vulnerable Countries, which was held during the 2025 China International Fair for Trade in Services in Beijing. Henry said that China, as a major development financing partner and a leading member of the G20, can play a pivotal role in advancing the Bridgetown Initiative of Barbados. The Bridgetown Initiative, named after the country’s capital city, aims to reform the global financial architecture to provide more concessional financing for climate vulnerable countries.

Environmental Hot Events highlight critical developments in renewable energy

New Energy Era28 Apr, 2026Business

China Launches Nation’s Highest-Capacity Battery-Electric Locomotive for Medium- and Long-Haul Freig

New Energy Era28 Apr, 2026Business

China has deployed its most powerful battery-electric locomotive to date, marking a major leap in the electrification of medium- and long-distance rail freight. On April 9, China Railway Beijing Group announced that the “Lufeng” (Road Pioneer) new-energy locomotive has officially entered service on the 142-kilometer Shawei Railway in Zhangjiakou, Hebei Province.

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.