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Shanghai Electric and Siemens sign grid transformation agreement
By November 18, 2025November 18, 2025

Shanghai Electric and Siemens have signed a framework agreement to advance China’s green digital grid transition. The partnership focuses on low and medium voltage equipment and supports China’s dual carbon targets. The agreement for the Intelligent grid medium and low voltage equipment procurement project was finalised at the eighth China International Import Expo. The companies plan to work together on market expansion, green upgrades, and intelligent systems. Shanghai Electric Group president Zhu Zhaokai said the…

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China’s TOPCon cell prices dip as Indian buyers renegotiate post-duty announcement
By November 11, 2025November 11, 2025

Chinese TOPCon solar cell prices fell 1.22% to $0.0405/W this week amid weak export demand and contract renegotiations by Indian buyers following India’s proposed antidumping duty. The duty, recommended by the Directorate General of Trade Remedies, may impose up to 30% on Chinese solar cell imports for three years once approved. Manufacturers said Indian firms are revising contracts to address tariff costs, though Chinese cells are expected to remain over 50% cheaper than Indian-made ones….

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China could cut 1.6 billion tonnes of carbon emissions by 2030
By September 25, 2025September 25, 2025

China’s carbon emissions may decline by 1.6 billion tonnes by 2030 if 17.5 trillion yuan ($2.5 trillion) in green investment is mobilised over the next five years, according to a research note by China International Capital Corporation (CICC) cited by Bloomberg. CICC projects that China’s emissions will peak at 11.3 billion tonnes in 2028. The country currently accounts for about one-third of global carbon emissions. Beijing is expected to announce its climate targets for 2035…

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China’s Hualong One becomes most deployed nuclear reactor design
By September 3, 2025September 3, 2025

China General Nuclear Power Group (CGN) said the Hualong One has become the world’s most deployed third-generation nuclear reactor, with 41 units operating or under construction. Each unit generates over 10 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity annually and reduces carbon dioxide emissions by 8.16 million tonnes. Seven units are already grid-connected. The design, developed in China, meets international safety standards, holds European Utility Requirements certification, and has cleared the UK Generic Design Assessment. China National Nuclear…

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The World’s Largest Hydropower Project and the Fate of Brahmaputra
By August 20, 2025August 20, 2025

The Brahmaputra is not only one of Asia’s mightiest rivers but also a lifeline for millions across India and Bangladesh. Its scale and transboundary nature make it a source of both sustenance and tension. The river is an important source of irrigation in the states of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, and West Bengal. It originates in the Mansarovar Lake region in the Kailash ranges of the Himalayas in Tibet (China). The river flows for approximately…

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China’s renewable curtailment worsens amid grid delays
By August 7, 2025August 7, 2025

China’s solar and wind curtailment rates rose sharply in the first half of 2025, highlighting growing grid constraints amid record renewable additions. Solar curtailment reached 5.7 per cent, up from 3 per cent a year earlier. Wind rose to 6.6 per cent from 3.9 per cent, according to the National Energy Administration. Curtailment occurs when generated power cannot be delivered due to oversupply or transmission bottlenecks. Remote western provinces like Xinjiang and Qinghai, where generation…

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China sees record power load as heatwave grips southern provinces
By July 18, 2025July 18, 2025

China is facing unprecedented electricity demand as a severe heatwave grips large parts of the country. The National Energy Administration reported that the national power load crossed 1.5 billion kW for the third time in July 2025, marking a new peak in consumption. Reuters noted that temperatures have surged across cities including Chongqing, Chengdu, and Guangzhou, driven by a persistent subtropical high-pressure system. State media reported that eight weather stations recorded their highest-ever mid-July temperatures….

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China ramps up pilot hydrogen programme to meet 2035 targets
By June 19, 2025June 19, 2025

China’s National Energy Administration (NEA) has unveiled a nationwide pilot programme to scale hydrogen production, infrastructure, and end-use by 2035, Hydrogen Insight reported. The plan follows a related initiative released on December 31, 2024, by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), which focused on accelerating low-carbon hydrogen adoption in key industrial sectors. The NEA programme outlines 11 categories of pilot projects—three for production, two for storage and transport, four for end-use, and others…

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China approves construction of ten new nuclear reactors
By April 29, 2025April 29, 2025

China has cleared the construction of ten new nuclear reactors in 2025, marking the fourth year in a row it has approved at least ten reactors, Bloomberg reported. As per local outlet The Paper, the new projects will involve an investment of 200 billion yuan (about USD27 billion or Rs 2.25 trillion). China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) will build four reactors at its Fangchenggang and Taishan plants. China National Nuclear, State Power Investment Corporation, and…

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China falls short on carbon target, raising climate concerns
By March 25, 2025March 25, 2025

China has missed a key carbon emissions target, casting doubt on its ability to meet long-term climate goals. The country’s carbon intensity, emissions per unit of GDP, fell 3.4% in 2024, short of the 3.9% target set by Beijing, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. This setback also puts China behind on its broader goal of cutting carbon intensity by 18% between 2020 and 2025. Under its “dual targets,” President Xi Jinping has pledged…

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