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Chinese province moves grid-side batteries into spot market China’s Zhejiang province has set market rules for 40 grid-side storage projects totaling 2.54 GW/5.1 GWh, with full price-and-quantity bidding planned for 2027.
Brian Publicover
Sep 26, 2026
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Chinese PV Industry Brief: Growatt raises inverter, battery prices by up to 10% Growatt is following Sungrow in raising inverter and storage system prices, with increases of 5% to 10% being planned from Oct. 8.
Vincent Shaw
Sep 25, 2026
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Chinese PV Industry Brief: CEEC launches 15 GW module procurement China Energy Engineering Corp. has launched a 15 GW module tender spanning TOPCon, HJT and BC technologies, while China South-to-North Water Diversion Group shortlisted bidders for 1.3 GW, with BC modules commanding an 8% premium over TOPCon.
Vincent Shaw
Sep 18, 2026
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China targets perovskite solar, advanced batteries in five-year plan China has identified perovskite solar and next-generation batteries as strategic priorities in its 2026-30 industrial roadmap. The plan also calls for tighter oversight of manufacturing capacity and price competition.
Vincent Shaw
Sep 17, 2026
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Chinese PV Industry Brief: Tongwei clears antitrust hurdle for acquisition of polysilicon competitor Qinghai Lihao In other news, Longi said its operating conditions are expected to improve after a CNY 3.68 billion ($542 million) first-half loss, while GCL SI and Ant Digital Technologies agreed to develop an AI-enabled carbon-management platform. JinkoSolar, meanwhile, proposed renaming its overseas parent Jinko Holdings Limited as it expands beyond solar manufacturing into strategic investments.
Vincent Shaw
Sep 11, 2026
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Research & Development
Optimizing PV-driven heat pump operation for homes with poor thermal insulation Chinese researchers have proposed a near-zero-energy retrofit for traditional homes on the western Sichuan Plateau, combining rooftop PV with an air-source heat pump. The system could meet winter heating needs with 61 m² of PV and achieve a payback period of about 14 years.
Lior Kahana
Sep 04, 2026
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Chinese PV Industry Brief: Inverter manufacturers post mixed H1 results as storage gains ground Chinese inverter manufacturers reported mixed first-half 2026 results, as energy storage emerged as a key growth driver, offsetting weaker demand across some traditional inverter segments.
Vincent Shaw
Sep 04, 2026
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China’s solar capacity hits 1.28 TW, accounts for 31.5% of total power capacity China’s cumulative solar capacity reached 1.286 TW at the end of July, overtaking coal for the first time and accounting for around 31.5% of total installed power capacity. The milestone comes as the PV sector faces slowing installations, grid-integration constraints and overcapacity, shifting the focus from rapid deployment to reliable electricity supply.
Vincent Shaw
Sep 03, 2026
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Chinese inverter and BESS makers stress compliance as US restrictions widen Chinese suppliers are emphasizing compliance, limited U.S. exposure and geographic diversification as Washington broadens restrictions on power equipment.
Vincent Shaw
Sep 03, 2026