Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2025-04-02 05:54Group 1: Earthquake Impact on Energy Projects - A 7.9 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar on March 28, with a depth of 30 kilometers, near Mandalay city, which is a key area for Myanmar's new energy strategy [1] - The Central Solar Project Group, invested by China Power Construction Group, is the largest renewable energy project in Myanmar, consisting of five solar sub-projects with a total installed capacity of 160 megawatts [2] - The Jingrong Solar Power Station within this project resumed power supply on April 2, demonstrating resilience against the earthquake [6] Group 2: Safety and Damage Assessment - Initial assessments indicate that personnel at various project sites are safe, with no reported casualties or significant property damage, except for minor damage to an office in Nyaungshwe [6] - Emergency measures were implemented to prevent secondary disasters, ensuring the power plant could generate electricity promptly after the grid restoration [6] Group 3: Impact on Tin Supply Chain - The earthquake may disrupt the tin supply chain, as Myanmar is the third-largest tin producer globally, and potential geological impacts could delay production by 1 to 2 months [9] - Companies in the photovoltaic soldering strip sector, such as Tongxiang Technology and Yubang New Materials, reported no significant impact on their operations or procurement strategies due to the earthquake [10][11] - The procurement of tin remains stable for these companies, with most sourcing from domestic suppliers, mitigating potential price fluctuations [10][11]