On October 18th, Air China flight CA139 from Hangzhou to Incheon experienced a sudden incident at high altitude: a fire erupted in the overhead bin. According to an official Air China announcement, the fire was caused by a lithium battery spontaneously combusting in a passenger's carry-on luggage stored in the overhead bin. Fortunately, the crew responded quickly and handled the emergency p...
Is choosing the appropriate grid connection method crucial in the construction and operation of photovoltaic (PV) power plants? Last year, the State Grid Hubei Electric Power Company issued a notice regarding the "Detailed Rules for Distributed PV Grid Connection Services (Trial Implementation)," which significantly impacted PV companies in Hubei. A key point was that previously, onl...
Global Transformer Shortage Crisis Currently, the world is facing an increasingly severe transformer shortage crisis. From delays in European power grid expansion to delivery cycles extended to 127 weeks in the US, and the stagnation of Indian renewable energy projects due to equipment shortages, the tight transformer supply is hindering the progress of energy and technology strategies in m...
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...
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 ...
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...