Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-09-22 09:58Policy - The National Standard Information Public Service Platform in China has released a notice seeking opinions on three mandatory national standards related to energy consumption limits for polysilicon and germanium products, crystalline silicon photovoltaic modules, and inverters. The implementation of these standards is expected to reduce polysilicon production capacity by 31.4% compared to existing capacity, improving the supply-demand balance in the polysilicon market [3] - The Ministry of Ecology and Environment of China will continue to promote the synergy of the "Man and the Biosphere Program" and the "Kunming-Montreal Framework" to enhance international cooperation in biodiversity protection and sustainable development [4] Events - Sunshine Power plans to establish a factory in Egypt with an annual production capacity of 10GW for energy storage batteries, aiming to localize the industry using existing infrastructure and renewable energy components [7] - LONGi Green Energy and JinkoSolar have reached a settlement agreement to resolve ongoing patent disputes globally, emphasizing a shift in the photovoltaic industry from price competition to high-quality development driven by technological innovation [8][9] - GCL-Poly Energy announced a strategic financing agreement with Infini Capital, a Middle Eastern sovereign wealth fund, to raise HKD 54.46 billion through a private placement, aimed at restructuring polysilicon production capacity and addressing industry overcapacity issues [10] - CATL and Li Auto signed a five-year comprehensive strategic cooperation agreement to enhance collaboration in battery safety and technology, with CATL supplying various battery types for Li Auto's products [11] Industry Developments - The largest onshore wind power project in China, located in Inner Mongolia, has commenced operations, featuring 150 units of 10 MW wind turbines, expected to generate 5.44 billion kWh annually and reduce carbon emissions by approximately 4.98 million tons [12] - A study published in "Global Change Biology" indicates that climate change is allowing invasive species to enter the Arctic marine areas of Canada, previously protected by cold water temperatures [13]