The International Energy Agency (IEA) states that vertically mounted fixed-tilt brackets and bifacial photovoltaic (PV) modules may be the most efficient way to deploy solar photovoltaic (PV) systems in the Arctic region. The IEA's Photovoltaic Power Systems (PVPS) Task Group 13 released a report exploring the feasibility and challenges of installing PV systems in its defined "Greater Arcti...
A strait that has never truly been closed is becoming a "trigger point" for the global energy market. On February 28, the United States and Israel launched military strikes against Iran. That evening, the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced a ban on any ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Almost simultaneously with the news, oil and gas prices surged. R...
Recently, lithium carbonate prices have surged. According to data from Shanghai Metals Market (SMM) and research reports, the price of industrial-grade lithium carbonate rose nearly 20% weekly, reaching 170,000 yuan/ton; battery-grade lithium carbonate prices also fluctuated between 155,000 and 180,000 yuan/ton, a significant rebound from the lows at the end of 2025. This price level has directly ...
Trade body the Global Renewables Alliance (GRA) has called on policymakers to implement measures to fast-track the deployment of solar and other renewables amidst the Middle East crisis. Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz last week sparked a sharp rise in oil and gas prices, threatening a global economic slowdown. The trade body highlighted parallels with previous energy crises, s...
In early spring 2026, a statistic sent shockwaves through the industry: in the latest domestic power and energy storage battery export rankings, Zhongqi New Energy delivered a staggering 2015% year-on-year increase, leading the pack with a phenomenal growth rate that outpaced many industry veterans. Although the absolute export volume was not disclosed, this energy storage "dark horse's" pe...