Recently, the Shanghai Municipal Development and Reform Commission released the Shanghai Green Electricity Direct Connection Orderly Development Work Plan. The plan proposes that by 2030, a full-cycle service guarantee system for green electricity direct connection will be established and improved, promoting the construction of a number of high-quality green electricity direct connection projects, with the power supply side development scale reaching 500,000 kW. By 2035, green electricity direct connection will become an important mode for new energy development, strongly supporting the comprehensive green transformation of economic and social development. For grid-connected projects, the annual self-generated and self-consumed electricity from new energy sources shall account for no less than 60% of the total available power generation; it shall account for no less than 30% of the total electricity consumption, and no less than 35% before 2030.

On June 30, 2026, with the commissioning of the Huaneng Dezhou Xiaomiaozhuang 30 MW wind power project, the total installed capacity of wind and PV power in Shandong reached 130.56 million kW, and its share of the province’s total installed electricity capacity exceeded 50% for the first time in history, reaching 50.18%. This meant that wind and solar power, as new energy sources, officially became the mainstay of Shandong’s installed electricity capacity. Even more encouraging, if biomass and other new energy sources were included, Shandong’s installed new energy capacity had reached 135.51 million kW by the end of June, accounting for 52.09%; adding nuclear and hydropower, the province’s non-fossil energy installed capacity reached 145.3 million kW, with a share as high as 55.85%.

Baotou City is promoting the transformation of its traditional advantageous industries into future-oriented industries, accelerating the formation of a complete industrial chain encompassing "new energy development—direct green electricity supply—electrolytic aluminum production." On the large screen of the Baotou Aluminum Industry Smart Energy Control Center, wind turbine blades can be seen slowly rotating deep in the grasslands 200 kilometers away. Dispatcher Xu Junxia, ​​pointing to the dynamically optimized dispatch curve, explained that the company has now shifted from production based on electricity demand to production based on electricity consumption, with green electricity now accounting for 33%. "Based on the trend of electricity prices in our spot market, we are maximizing the absorption of new energy sources and improving the overall electricity and energy consumption structure."

On March 14, the Zhanjiang Xuwen 200 MW/400 MWh standalone shared ESS power station project, built by Energy China Guangdong Electric Power Design Institute under the integrated “research-industry-investment-construction-operation” model, was successfully connected to the grid, becoming Guangdong Province’s first standalone energy storage project connected to a large-scale offshore wind power grid connection point. The project adopts advanced grid-forming technology and a fully liquid-cooled cascaded LFP ESS, featuring millisecond-level rapid response, high safety, and a cycle life of more than 6,000 cycles, effectively enhancing the power grid’s capacity to accommodate and regulate fluctuating new energy sources such as offshore wind power. The project can simultaneously serve new energy consumption, power grid peak shaving and frequency regulation, and emergency power supply support, becoming a key carrier for the local development pattern of “wind and solar power + energy storage support + zero-carbon port industries.”

Indonesia, as a crucial emerging market in Southeast Asia, possesses massive potential for the development of the photovoltaic (PV) industry. According to assessments by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Indonesia's potential PV power generation capacity reaches up to 207 GW. This article will provide an in-depth insight into the actual dynamics and industrial landscape of the current Indonesian PV market.

Recently, China Energy Engineering Group Gezhouba Power Company won the bid for the Guangdong Nankong Yueming Shishan 200 MW/400 MWh standalone ESS project. Located in Foshan City, Guangdong Province, the project is expected to construct a 200 MW electrochemical ESS power station using LFP battery technology. It will also include a 220 kV booster station, connecting to the power grid at a 220 kV voltage level, with frequency regulation control uniformly implemented by China Southern Power Grid. Upon completion, the project will not only provide critical frequency regulation support for the regional power grid but also possess black-start capability following grid failures. This will help mitigate fluctuations caused by high penetration of new energy sources, enhance the safety and stability of grid operations, and support the development of a new-type power system in the region.

On December 14, the CRRC Zhuzhou Institute independently developed a 500 Nm³/h PEM electrolyzer was successfully rolled off the production line in Zhuzhou, Hunan. As the world's largest single PEM electrolyzer for market projects, this product achieves overall performance at an internationally advanced level, marking a significant breakthrough for CRRC Zhuzhou Institute in the marketization of large-scale PEM hydrogen production systems and injecting strong momentum into the industrialisation of China's green hydrogen equipment. It is understood that this PEM electrolyzer was entirely independently developed by CRRC Zhuzhou Institute, focusing on the demands of green electricity hydrogen production scenarios, and possesses four core advantages: high current density, low DC energy consumption, wide load regulation range, and long service life. The core technical indicators are impressive: single stack hydrogen production ≥500 Nm³/h, peak current density up to 30,000 A/m², DC energy consumption ≤4.2 kWh/Nm³, operating pressure range 1.6–3.0 MPa, load regulation range better than 5%–120%, load fluctuation response rate ≥20%/s, and a design life of up to 80,000 hours. Thanks to its excellent technical performance, this electrolyzer can precisely match the fluctuating output characteristics of new energy sources like wind and PV power, maximizing the utilization rate of green electricity and effectively solving the challenge of new energy consumption. Currently, the electrolyzer has passed the roll-off acceptance inspection and is expected to be shipped to the project site in Shaanxi for practical application, achieving a key leap from technology R&D to market implementation.

On December 16, the first phase of China Energy Engineering Group's Songyuan Green Hydrogen, Ammonia, and Methanol Integrated Project ("Qing Hydrogen One") officially commenced operation in Songyuan, Jilin, with the second phase simultaneously launched. The project has set four world records: largest scale, largest hydrogen storage capacity, widest load-flexible process, and largest alkaline electrolysis hydrogen production equipment, overcoming the world-class challenge of coupling fluctuating new energy sources with stable chemical production. This may signify that China's hydrogen energy industry has entered a new stage of large-scale commercial application.

On November 26, the Fulaerji Hengcheng 400 MW/800 MWh Standalone ESS Power Station Project completed its filing. The project, led by Heilongjiang Hengchengxin New Energy Co., Ltd., involves a total investment of 1.2 billion yuan. It falls within the field of new-type power system equipment, utilizing LFP battery energy storage technology with a scale of 400 MW/800 MWh. The project consists of 80 energy storage units, each rated at 5 MW/10 MWh, and includes the construction of a 220 kV booster station, which will ultimately be connected to the power grid. Aligned with the direction of new-type energy storage technology applications outlined in the industrial structure guidance catalog, the project will support grid peak shaving and the integration of new energy sources.

On November 24, Chinese Premier Li Qiang delivered a speech at the 20th G20 Summit, emphasizing the strengthening of green energy cooperation to advance a just transition. He noted that China has built the world's largest renewable energy system, and over the past five years, the wind power and PV products it supplied to the world have helped other countries reduce carbon emissions by approximately 4.1 billion mt. China stands ready to continue supporting other countries in their energy transitions. Green Energy Cooperation Emerges as Key G20 Topic; New Energy Offers Inclusive and Equitable Benefits In his speech, Li Qiang highlighted that new energy sources such as solar and wind power inherently possess inclusive and equitable characteristics. Promoting the green transformation of the energy system will not only provide strong momentum for human development but also better safeguard the equal development rights of all nations. The G20 should advance global cooperation in the green industry, maintain stable and unimpeded industrial and supply chains, and facilitate the free flow and application of related technologies and products. This initiative focuses on fairness and cooperation in the global energy transition, aligning with the theme of this G20 Summit: "Unity, Equality, Sustainability." China's Remarkable Achievements in Renewable Energy and Fruitful International Cooperation As an active practitioner of global energy transition, China has established the world's largest renewable energy system and achieved significant results in international cooperation on green energy. To date, China has engaged in green energy collaboration with over 100 countries and regions. Over the past five years, the wind power and PV products it supplied worldwide have cumulatively helped other countries reduce carbon emissions by approximately 4.1 billion mt, making important contributions to global climate change mitigation and the advancement of a green energy structure. China Willing to Continue Empowering Global Energy Transition and Addressing Challenges Through Multi-Sector Coordination Li Qiang stated that China is willing to continue leveraging its capabilities to support other countries in their energy transitions. In addition to green energy cooperation, the speech also put forward several initiatives on ecological and environmental protection, food security, the widespread application and governance of artificial intelligence, cooperation on critical minerals, and empowering development in the Global South. It called on the G20 to uphold the spirit of partnership, unite to build strength, and rely on collaboration to address multiple global challenges such as climate change, energy, and food security, jointly promoting the progress and prosperous development of human civilization.