[Ningde Times signs contract with Quanzhou, Fujian for new energy base project]On February 2, 2026, the People's Government of Quanzhou City, Fujian Province and CATL officially signed a cooperation agreement for the new energy battery production base project. Both parties will carry out in-depth cooperation on the research and manufacturing of new energy batteries, using advanced green manufacturing technologies to build intelligent and zero carbon modern factories. The project is scheduled to commence in the second quarter of 2026. At present, Ningde Times has built multiple battery bases in Ningde, Fujian (Hudong, Huxi, Jiaocheng, Fuding, Z base), Xiamen, Fujian (Xiamen Times), and Fuzhou, Fujian (Luoyuan Times).Editor/Cheng Liting
The Dalat Mengxi 1000 kV AC transmission and transformation project has been approved by the National Development and Reform Commission. The project is scheduled to start construction in April 2026 and be put into operation in September 2027, with a total investment of 4.374 billion yuan. The project is a key supporting facility for the Mengxi Beijing Tianjin Hebei ultra-high voltage direct current project, which will enhance the power transmission capacity from Mengxi to the east and serve the clean energy consumption and coordinated development of the Beijing Tianjin Hebei region.Editor/Gao Xue
Indian solar manufacturer Saatvik Green Energy announced an investment of 2.51 billion rupees to build a photovoltaic module manufacturing plant in Odisha state. The investment was completed through a wholly-owned subsidiary, with funding sourced from the company's IPO last year. The local photovoltaic manufacturing capacity in India continues to improve, and the current ALMM certified module production capacity has exceeded 109GW.Editor/Gao Xue