[Hohhot Seeks Developers for 300 MW Independent Energy Storage Projects by 2026]On December 22, 2025, the Development and Reform Commission of Hohhot City announced the official launch of the competitive allocation of independent new energy storage projects for 2026. The total scale of this competitive energy storage construction is 300000 kilowatts, and the project can be connected to the 220 kV side of Wuchuan, Kezhen, and Hongquan. The declared project capacity must comply with the relevant regulations of the autonomous region, and all projects included in the scale must be put into operation before the end of 2026. Central enterprises, state-owned enterprises, and eligible private enterprises are welcome to participate in the application. The total assets of participating enterprises must meet the corresponding requirements for energy storage project construction.Editor/Yang Meiling
The Frasinsk cascade hydropower station in Serbia, which has been in service for 71 years, has started modernization and upgrading. Andritz is responsible for updating the unit equipment, and the total installed capacity will increase to 138MW after the renovation. The project adopts phased construction to achieve uninterrupted renovation and ensure stable regional power supply. This project has received loan support from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and is a key project of Serbia's energy transformation and hydropower renovation plan, aimed at improving efficiency, safety, and renewable energy generation capacity.Editor/Gong Ziwei
On April 2nd local time, a spokesperson for Iran's Hatam Abia Central Command stated that the United States and Israel do not have complete control over Iran's military strength, and the war will continue until the enemy surrenders, warning that more destructive strikes will be launched. On April 1st, Trump claimed a quick and decisive victory in the Iran conflict, stating that Iran's combat capabilities had been greatly weakened.Editor/Gong Ziwei