Month: June 2025

BEIJING, June 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Currently, the world is facing severe climate challenges—frequent extreme weather events and accelerated sea-level rise. Scientific research confirms that excess atmospheric carbon dioxide is the primary driver. Among nature-based carbon absorption solutions, marine “blue carbon” ecosystems play an equally crucial role as forest carbon sinks, through long overlooked. 

While the public is already familiar with the carbon sequestration capabilities of forests, global awareness of the ocean’s blue carbon potential remains limited. In this episode, host Jack guides viewers on an in-depth exploration of this blue carbon reservoir, uncovering how blue carbon ecosystems help us fight climate change.

In the video, Jack clearly explains the concept of blue carbon: the natural carbon captured and stored naturally by marine and coastal ecosystems such as mangroves, salt marshes, and seagrass.

Research footage shows a seagrass meadow, with studies confirming that “despite covering just 0.1% of the seafloor, seagrass stores 10-18% of oceanic carbon.”

However, this invaluable natural asset is under threat. Due to ocean warming, seagrass is experiencing ongoing degradation. This not only signifies a loss of biodiversity but also risks releasing stored carbon back into the atmosphere, exacerbating the climate crisis. To address this challenge, nations are taking proactive measures. For instance, in March 2025, the “Chinese Regional Hub for Blue Carbon” project was approved by UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission.

At the end of the video,  Zhao Liang, Project Coordinator WWF China, shares insights on blue carbon conservation and future development. Welcome to watch the full video via the link below and to discover the ocean’s silent yet powerful “climate regulator”—blue carbon!

YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPFZY6YlNzA

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SHANGHAI, June 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — From June 11th to 13th, the 18th International Solar Photovoltaic and Smart Energy Conference & Exhibition (SNEC PV+ 2025) was held at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai. During the event, TCL Solar exhibited its next-generation back-contact (BC) module technology, a range of high-efficiency, high-power BC and TOPCon modules, as well as parent company TCL Zhonghuan’s 210 monocrystalline silicon ingots and wafer products. The company also introduced lightweight module “concept products” and new anti-dust accumulation series.

TCL Solar’s showcased BC modules achieved a maximum power output of 680W and a record efficiency of 25.2%, while its TOPCon modules reached up to 750W and 24.14% efficiency.  The Next-Gen BC Product Presentation that with continued advancements in low-cost metallization for BC cells, optimized polysilicon passivation layers, and high-density packaging technologies, the cost of TCL Solar’s BC products will further approach that of TOPCon. Meanwhile, the bifaciality of BC modules will exceed 80%, with module efficiency surpassing 25%. Leveraging its technological expertise, patent portfolio, and global market channels in BC technology, TCL Solar will collaborate closely with upstream and downstream partners to foster the BC industry ecosystem and drive down the LCOE for solar power.

Additionally, based on market insights and customer needs, TCL Solar launched its new anti-dust shingled modules at SNEC and, in collaboration with Lens Technology, unveiled an innovative lightweight module series—delivering high performance and reliability tailored to customer demands. On June 12th, TCL Solar’s representative provided a comprehensive analysis of the company’s full range of module products in the Application Value Analysis of Distributed Solar Products in China, detailing their performance characteristics and differentiated value propositions.

Since the second half of 2024, TCL Solar has been advancing upgrades across technology, manufacturing, product offerings, branding, and market expansion. The company has now established a diversified portfolio encompassing BC, TOPCon, half-cut, and shingled technologies, providing customers with highly efficient, reliable, and value-driven solutions for all application scenarios.

“Double Certification Triumph: TCL SOLAR Conquers Extreme Cold and Global Markets with Cutting-Edge Tech”

During this event, TCL SOLAR achieved two milestone certifications: China’s first low-temperature dual certification (power degradation <0.5% at -40°C) and TÜV Rheinland’s global certification for N-type BC modules, solidifying its extreme-environment leadership. The BC modules feature -0.26%/°C temperature coefficient, 10% higher shading tolerance, and 0.35% annual degradation, setting new reliability benchmarks. With concurrent UK MCS, Japan JAPC, Colombia RETIE, and Dubai DEWA certifications, TCL SOLAR accelerates global expansion via “certification + localization” strategy, empowering energy transition in polar and emerging markets.

As a technology-driven enterprise, TCL Solar remains at the forefront of industry innovation. Guided by China’s “dual-carbon” goals, TCL Solar continues to empower the entire supply chain with cutting-edge advancements, underpinned by world-class manufacturing capabilities. Through its commitment to zero-carbon practices and industry transformation, TCL Solar not only drives continuous reductions in solar LCOE but also sets a benchmark for high-quality development, contributing to global sustainable energy solutions.

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SHANGHAI, June 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On June 11, 2025, at the 18th SNEC, Hithium, a leading global energy storage technology company, held a product safety technology sharing event themed Leading the Future, Forged for Safety and unveiled the full results of the world’s first all open-door large-scale fire test of its ∞Block 5MWh energy storage system, and was also awarded the large-scale fire test certification by international testing authority UL Solutions.

Hualei Wang, project manager for the fire test, shared an overview of the test background and key details. A video of the open-door fire test was also shown on-site, offering a comprehensive view of the test procedure, technical highlights, and results.

The open-door fire test was initiated by intentionally heating eight battery cells inside container A to trigger thermal runaway, causing propagation between cells. As the battery’s pressure relief vents opened, an ignition system ignited the released gases, initiating full combustion with the container doors kept wide open to allow continuous oxygen flow. This setup maximized heat exposure to adjacent containers B, C, and D. The test was conducted under four extreme conditions: all open-door combustion, dual 15 cm extreme spacing, fire suppression system deactivated, and 100% State of Charge (SOC).

• Peak Fire Phase: At the fourth hour of testing, the fire reached its peak temperature of 1,372°C. Temperature monitoring confirmed that cell temperatures in all adjacent containers remained well below the cell thermal runaway initiation threshold defined by the UL9540A cell-level test (≤42°C in Container B, ≤80°C in Container C, and ≤70°C in Container D).
• Sustained Combustion Phase: After 15 hours of combustion, the open flame was extinguished. The initiating container remained structurally intact without deformation or collapse. No combustion or thermal runaway propagation occurred in the three adjacent containers. Containers B, C, and D only experienced minor surface damage, while internal battery modules remained completely unaffected.

The completion of the test was made possible by Hithium’s multi-layered safety architecture, spanning the cell, module, and system levels. At the cell level, heat-resistant anode/cathode materials, functional electrolyte additives, and high-temperature separators raised thermal thresholds. At the module level, low-conductivity insulation and flame-retardant top covers minimized propagation risk. At the system level, a high-strength container frame and heat-resistant enclosure materials maintained structural stability under extreme heat.

At the event, UL Solutions awarded Hithium a certification for the large-scale fire test, recognizing its compliance with UL 9540A and NFPA 855 standards. Qifeng Xiao, General Manager of the Energy and Automation Division, Asia Pacific at UL Solutions, stated at the certification ceremony, “Hithium’s pioneering open-door extreme fire test was the first to be conducted under full oxygen exposure—far beyond the industry standard closed-door with explosion vent fire test model. The positive outcome not only validated the system’s self-contained fire protection, but also established a valuable reference for the development of global energy storage safety standards through the world’s first open-door fire test.”

This pioneering fire test not only demonstrated Hithium’s strong technical capabilities but also reflected its full confidence in the safety performance of its energy storage systems through a fully transparent testing process, contributing important data and practices to the industry. Hithium will continue to invest in safety innovation—tightening the “seatbelt” for the global transition to green energy.

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