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Foxconn Invests US$39 Million in Subsidiary to Expand Overseas EV Business

published: 2022-04-08 9:30

The expansion of client base through an acceleration on the commercial operation and mass production of EVs is one of Foxconn’s six major operation principles for 2022, as well as a segment that draws significant market attention. ... more

Prices of Silicon Materials for PV Products Had Kept Rising for 11 Weeks as of March 30; Polysilicon LTAs Also Indicate That Prices Will Remain High in April

published: 2022-04-08 9:30

Silicon China, a branch of China Nonferrous Metal Industry Association, released the latest transaction prices for silicon materials (polysilicon materials) used in the manufacturing of PV products on March 30. They were as follows: ... more

LONGi to Purchase 203,600MT of Polysilicon from Tongwei for RMB 4.42 Billion

published: 2022-04-07 9:30

Chinese PV product manufacturers LONGi and Tongwei have inked another major long-term supply agreement. According to a statement released by LONGi on March 21, eight of LONGi’s subsidiaries and four of Tongwei’s subsidiaries have signed a contract under which the latter will supply 203,600MT of polysilicon to the former during the period from January 2022 to December 2023. This story was first reported by other Chinese renewable energy news outlets. ... more

Mauritius Launches PV-Plus-Storage and Hybrid Energy Tenders Totaling 140MW

published: 2022-04-07 9:30

In late March, the Central Electricity Board (CEB) of Mauritius issued requests for proposals pertaining to a 100MW tender for PV-plus-storage projects and a 40MW tender for small-scale renewable hybrid energy facilities. ... more

Modern Problems Require Modern Solutions; Scientists Absorb Carbon Dioxide with Discarded Plastic

published: 2022-04-07 9:30

We are now currently facing two major modern issues of “white pollution” and “greenhouse gas”. Fortunately, US scientists have proposed a new solution that would resolve the two aforementioned century-old problems at the same time. ... more

Passive Component Demand Rebounds! Ample’s March Revenue Spikes 26.8%

published: 2022-04-07 9:30

Major conductive paste manufacturer, Ample Electronic Technology, announced today that its March revenue peaked at NT$100 million yuan, an increase of 26.79% MoM and a 29.88% decline YoY. ... more

Airbus A380, Adopted with 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel, Takes Off

published: 2022-04-06 9:30

The greenhouse gas emission of the air transport industry has now accounted for 2% of overall emission amidst propulsion of development in economy, trade, and tourism. French aerospace giant Airbus, in order to lower its carbon footprint, has used 100% biofuel for its A380 airliner for the first time, and managed to complete a single flight. ... more

Zhongli Group Plans to Invest RMB 5 Billion to Set Up 5GW of HJT Cell Production Capacity and 5GW of PV Module Production Capacity in Hebei

published: 2022-04-06 9:30

Talesun Solar, a subsidiary of Zhongli Group, has entered into a cooperation agreement with the government of Fuping County and its government-run subsidiary to develop a manufacturing base for PV products over the next five years. Zhongli Group made the announcement on March 23, and the story was first picked up by Chinese news outlets. Fuping is located in China’s Hebei Province. ... more

China’s Inner Mongolia Region to Implement 262 Energy Projects That Respectively Exceed RMB 100 Million in Investment

published: 2022-04-06 9:30

Xinhua News Agency reported in late March that the Energy Administration of China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region plans to accelerate the development of major energy projects. ... more

Anglo American and EDF to Jointly Develop 3-5GW of Renewable Generation and Energy Storage in South Africa

published: 2022-04-05 9:30

British mining company Anglo American and French renewable project developer EDF Renewables have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly develop a “regional renewable energy ecosystem (RREE)” in South Africa. Specifically, 3-5GW of renewable generation and energy storage will be set up over the next decade to power Anglo American’s business operations in the country. The signing of the memorandum was announced by Anglo American on March 18, and the story has been picked up by various news agencies. ... more