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TIANJIN, China, Jan. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — TCL Zhonghuan Renewable Energy Technology Co., Ltd. (“TZE”) has recently announced its intention to acquire a controlling stake in DASOLAR Co., Ltd. (“DASOLAR”). This transaction strategically enhances TZE’s end-to-end capabilities along the N-type PV technology pathway, further exemplifying how leading enterprises are transforming the industrial landscape through targeted integration.

The acquisition of DASOLAR by TZE marks a calculated strategic initiative focused on the seamless integration of high-value assets, with the objective of driving operational excellence and enhancing efficiency through technology.

Notably, the core value of this integration lies not in simple scale addition but in the strong synergy of their shared technological roadmap. TZE, as the global pioneer in G12 silicon wafers, has consistently advanced innovations in N-type wafer thinning and low-oxygen crystal growth processes. Meanwhile, DASOLAR is a leader in N-type TOPCon cells and modules, having repeatedly set industry records for mass-produced cell efficiency and ranking as the world’s second-largest N-type module shipper in 2024. The two companies have already established a de facto upstream-downstream partnership along the N-type technology chain. Their deeper capital-level integration is expected to accelerate the alignment of technical standards and process parameters across the entire “material–cell–module” value chain, significantly shortening the R&D cycles for high-efficiency products and embodying the industrial upgrade logic of leveraging the strengths of leading players to elevate the industry.

Industry observers anticipate that this merger will generate three key synergies at the strategic level:

1. Technological Synergy: Building an Integrated High-Efficiency N-type Product Portfolio

TZE leads globally in G12 N-type wafers, while DASOLAR excels in TOPCon cell efficiency and module reliability. Post-acquisition, the two companies are expected to co-establish a joint innovation platform to collaboratively explore next-generation N-type technologies, such as BC cells and perovskite tandem cells. Analysts note that combining TZE’s deep expertise in crystal growth and wafer engineering with DASOLAR’s leading-edge capabilities in cell passivation, metallization, and module encapsulation could propel the combined entity further ahead in high-efficiency PV technology, better serving premium global markets.

2. Capacity and Supply Chain Synergy: Enhancing Operational Efficiency and Resilience

The acquisition will enable TZE to achieve closed-loop matching of high-quality internal capacity, reducing reliance on external supply chains. More importantly, it provides an opportunity to systematically optimize production segments through technological upgrades, setting a benchmark for “rational expansion and precision investment” in the industry. This integration strengthens supply chain resilience and operational efficiency, laying a solid foundation for long-term growth.

3. Strategic Synergy: Advancing Positioning as a Comprehensive Green Energy Solutions Provider

Beyond addressing TZE’s historical gap in downstream finished products, this integration will accelerate its transformation from a “materials supplier” to a “green energy solutions provider.” Leveraging TZE’s manufacturing strengths and DASOLAR’s global brand and distribution channels, the combined entity can strengthen its presence in premium markets and shift customer focus from “lowest price” to “value creation,” thereby fostering a fair and orderly market environment.

Notably, Li Dongsheng, Chairman of TCL and TZE, has repeatedly emphasized in public statements that sustainable growth lies in pursuing higher quality and technological excellence. This acquisition is a concrete manifestation of that philosophy. Looking ahead, as the two companies deepen integration in smart manufacturing, digital supply chains, and localized overseas production, TZE is poised to become one of the few globally integrated PV technology groups with full-stack capabilities spanning “wafers–cells–modules–system solutions,” contributing greater innovation to the global carbon neutrality agenda.

Of course, the success of this integration will require time to validate. The alliance between TZE and DASOLAR represents not only a corporate strategic upgrade but potentially a pivotal turning point for the PV sector—transitioning toward a model of “coexistence and mutual success.” The market will closely watch the specific actions taken by the two companies in deepening technological collaboration, optimizing capacity timelines, and executing global strategies—factors that may ultimately determine whether the combined entity can truly evolve from a “manufacturing powerhouse” into an “innovation leader” in the global energy transition.

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GUANGZHOU, China, Jan. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Recently, GAC Energy has released its 2025 Ecological Service Report, highlighting strong advances in ultra-fast charging technology, nationwide network deployment, and V2G innovation under the GAC Group’s “2⁶ Energy Action” strategy – the strategic plan launched by GAC Group to develop a comprehensive, vertically integrated new energy vehicle (NEV) industry chain and ecosystem. By the end of 2025, GAC Energy operated 23,274 self-operated charging piles across 31 provinces and 211 cities, including 17,577 DC piles. It had 1,956 charging stations serving 8.92 million users and delivering 1.43 billion kWh of electricity, leading the industry in 1000V high-voltage fast-charging piles.

In ultra-fast charging technology, GAC Energy continued to strengthen its technology and operations throughout the year. Ultra-fast charging piles were upgraded to 640 kW, with individual gun capability reaching 720 kW and 800 A. In May, an AI-powered smart management cloud platform was introduced, enabling real-time control and automated operation of charging facilities, raising equipment online availability to 99.2% and significantly enhancing service stability.

The charging network has entered a phase of accelerated expansion. By March 2025, GAC Energy’s charging services had surpassed 100 million cumulative sessions, with the user base exceeding 5 million and 24/7 service ensuring worry-free travel. In July, total charging volume exceeded 1 billion kWh. In September, the number of self-operated charging piles took the industry lead by surpassing 20,000. By November, the charging network covered China’s major cities and main travel corridors, with more than 1,800 self-operated charging stations deployed, ensuring that users in core urban areas can conveniently reach a station within 1 km.

In the V2G field, GAC Energy completed China’s first private car owner V2G discharge order in August 2025 and, in September, built the country’s largest V2G microgrid, with an average daily discharge of more than 11,000 kWh per station. By the end of 2025, GAC Energy’s national V2G discharge exceeded 1.35 million kWh, with power trading surpassing 130 million kWh and cumulative carbon reduction reaching 3.43 million tons, contributing to a low-carbon, sustainable energy ecosystem.

Entering 2026, GAC Energy is accelerating its momentum—driving the evolution of smarter, faster, and greener charging solutions, and building a secure, sustainable energy ecosystem that powers the future of mobility.

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Activist federal judges once again demonstrate bias against Trump administration policies

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A group of public interest organizations involved in an ongoing lawsuit to stop construction of the massive Virginia offshore wind project is condemning a federal district court judge’s decision to overturn an order of the Department of the Interior pausing construction of the project based on national security concerns. The Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project is located 25 miles off the coast of Norfolk, VA, which is home to the largest military complex in the world.

On Friday, Judge Jamar Walker of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia issued an injunction lifting the Department of the Interior’s order suspending construction on the project.

The U.S. Navy has issued a series of classified reports over the last decade strongly objecting to offshore wind development as endangering national security and hampering military readiness and operations, arguing that most of the waters off Norfolk, for those reasons, were unsuitable for offshore wind development. Notwithstanding these objections, the Biden and Obama administrations forced the Department of Defense (now Department of War) to sign off on the construction of the CVOW.

In 2024, the Committee for a Constructive Tomorrow (CFACT), the Heartland Institute, and the National Legal and Policy Center (NLPC) sued the Biden administration to halt construction of Virginia Wind, citing violations of numerous environmental and administrative permits. That suit is currently pending in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.

The following comments may be used for attribution. For more information or to schedule an interview, please contact Judy Kent, Director of Media Relations for CFACT, at jkent@cfact.org, or call/text 703-477-7476.

“Instead of showing deference to well-documented military objections, a single federal judge, without any expertise in national security, has taken it upon himself to substitute his judgment for the considered opinion of military professionals. To make matters worse, the federal district court does not even have jurisdiction to decide this matter, since it is essentially a contract dispute between the government and a wind developer. These types of disputes can only be heard in the Court of Federal Claims, which does not have the authority to issue injunctions. The Department of the Interior should appeal this decision immediately.”

“This is an erroneous decision which ignores long-standing U.S. Navy objections to offshore wind and its clear threat to national security interests. This decision is also made by the wrong court. As the DC Court of Appeals has recently ruled, disputes between a government contractor and a federal agency must be heard in the Court of Federal Claims, which has no jurisdiction to issue injunctions. We trust DOI will promptly appeal this decision.”

“This ruling is poorly reasoned and legally deficient, but unsurprising, considering the political leanings of those who appointed this judge. There are ample grounds, based on threats to national security and endangered species for cancelling this improperly vetted and rushed project. Clever forum shopping put this case in a U.S. District Court favorable to Dominion Energy, when it should have been heard in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims.”

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ASTON, Pa., Jan. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Neumann University has received a $5 million gift — the largest in its history by an individual — from William Fegley, Jr., and his wife Jacquelyn to support undergraduate nursing students in the School of Nursing and Health Sciences. The family has designated $4.5 million for undergraduate nursing student scholarships and $500,000 for state-of-the-art laboratory equipment.

In recognition of the gift, the university’s BSN and graduate nursing programs were named The Jacquelyn Wilson Fegley ’71 College of Nursing at a January 16 ceremony at Neumann’s suburban Philadelphia campus.

Born and raised in Chester, Pennsylvania, Jacquelyn Wilson Fegley entered the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia after graduating high school in 1962, spending ten years in service and teaching before earning a nursing degree from Our Lady of Angels College (now Neumann University) in 1971. She went on to a nursing career, while her husband, William Fegley, built a career in public accounting and served as an adjunct professor and lecturer. The couple married in 1974. Today, they have five children and 11 grandchildren.

Neumann University will begin awarding the Fegley scholarships this fall. Criteria include academic achievement and financial need. Fifteen new students each year will benefit, receiving $6,000 annually ($24,000 over four years).

Nursing is the largest undergraduate major at Neumann University, with approximately 120 students per year accepted into the program. Over the last four years, Neumann’s nursing graduates have achieved an impressive 96.9% first-time test-takers pass rate on the exam required for licensure as a Registered Nurse. During the same four-year period, the first-time test-takers pass rate was 89.98% in Pennsylvania and 86.33% nationally.

“This extraordinarily generous gift comes at a time when the demand for highly competent, practice-ready nurses continues to grow nationwide,” said Dr. Chris Domes, president of Neumann University. “The Fegley nursing scholarships will help transform the lives of countless aspiring nurses, including many first-generation college students, by supporting their academic journey to a lifelong professional career.”

Neumann University is an independent, Catholic college, committed to providing students with opportunities for success through rigorous academic majors, leadership opportunities, and professional internships. The campus culture emphasizes the Franciscan values of reverence, integrity, service, excellence, and stewardship. With more than 60% of students as the first in their families to attend college, Neumann has been recognized for social mobility by U.S. News & World Report for six consecutive years.

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ASTON, Pa., Jan. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Neumann University has received a $5 million gift — the largest in its history by an individual — from William Fegley, Jr., and his wife Jacquelyn to support undergraduate nursing students in the School of Nursing and Health Sciences. The family has designated $4.5 million for undergraduate nursing student scholarships and $500,000 for state-of-the-art laboratory equipment.

In recognition of the gift, the university’s BSN and graduate nursing programs were named The Jacquelyn Wilson Fegley ’71 College of Nursing at a January 16 ceremony at Neumann’s suburban Philadelphia campus.

Born and raised in Chester, Pennsylvania, Jacquelyn Wilson Fegley entered the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia after graduating high school in 1962, spending ten years in service and teaching before earning a nursing degree from Our Lady of Angels College (now Neumann University) in 1971. She went on to a nursing career, while her husband, William Fegley, built a career in public accounting and served as an adjunct professor and lecturer. The couple married in 1974. Today, they have five children and 11 grandchildren.

Neumann University will begin awarding the Fegley scholarships this fall. Criteria include academic achievement and financial need. Fifteen new students each year will benefit, receiving $6,000 annually ($24,000 over four years).

Nursing is the largest undergraduate major at Neumann University, with approximately 120 students per year accepted into the program. Over the last four years, Neumann’s nursing graduates have achieved an impressive 96.9% first-time test-takers pass rate on the exam required for licensure as a Registered Nurse. During the same four-year period, the first-time test-takers pass rate was 89.98% in Pennsylvania and 86.33% nationally.

“This extraordinarily generous gift comes at a time when the demand for highly competent, practice-ready nurses continues to grow nationwide,” said Dr. Chris Domes, president of Neumann University. “The Fegley nursing scholarships will help transform the lives of countless aspiring nurses, including many first-generation college students, by supporting their academic journey to a lifelong professional career.”

Neumann University is an independent, Catholic college, committed to providing students with opportunities for success through rigorous academic majors, leadership opportunities, and professional internships. The campus culture emphasizes the Franciscan values of reverence, integrity, service, excellence, and stewardship. With more than 60% of students as the first in their families to attend college, Neumann has been recognized for social mobility by U.S. News & World Report for six consecutive years.

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WALNUT CREEK, Calif., Jan. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — For autistic children, receiving more hours of treatment may not lead to better outcomes, according to a new peer-reviewed study by researchers at the nonprofit Catalight Research Institute. The findings challenge long-standing guidelines that recommend 30 to 40 hours of applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy per week for autistic children. ABA is a longstanding and commonly used treatment for autism.

The study analyzed real-world clinical data from 725 autistic children receiving ABA across the United States over a one-year period. Researchers examined the relationship between treatment hours and measures of wellbeing, including communication, goal attainment and dangerous behavior.

“For decades, families have been told that more hours mean better outcomes,” said Doreen Samelson, Ed.D., Catalight‘s chief clinical officer and lead author of the study. “Our findings suggest a more nuanced reality – one where more hours are not a reliable predictor of meaningful, real-world progress.”

Key Findings:

• Higher hours of ABA were not associated with improvements in adaptive behavior, such as communication, socialization or daily living skills. Children receiving more hours tended to start out with lower baseline adaptive abilities and showed slower improvement
• Dangerous behaviors decreased over time regardless of treatment hours – suggesting reductions were not driven by dosage
• Baseline communication skills were a stronger predictor of outcomes than the number of hours

The authors emphasized the importance of distinguishing between short-term goal attainment and achieving broader outcomes that contribute to lasting wellbeing. While increased therapy hours appeared to support progress on highly specific goals, they did not lead to meaningful improvements in broader functioning.

“These results reinforce the idea that autism care should be individualized, not driven by one-size-fits-all hour recommendations,” Dr. Samelson said. “For some children, increased hours may support short-term learning of specific skills. But more hours alone do not guarantee broader adaptive gains.”

The researchers note that ABA remains an effective intervention for many children, particularly for reducing dangerous behaviors and supporting skill acquisition. However, they argue that treatment decisions should prioritize individuals rather than defaulting to high hours of ABA.

“Our findings align with a growing body of research suggesting that current practice guidelines may overemphasize high hours,” Dr. Samelson said. “Families and clinicians deserve guidance that reflects what actually works in real-world care settings.”

The study, “Dosage in Applied Behavior Analysis: Effect on Adaptive Behavior, Goal Attainment, and Dangerous Behavior,” was published in the “Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders.” It was co-authored by Dr. Samelson, Lindsey Sneed, Ph.D., BCBA, and Ben Pfingston, MS, all of the Catalight Research Institute.

About Catalight

Catalight breaks down barriers and biases to create a more equitable world so people with developmental disabilities can choose their path to care. Catalight provides access to innovative, individualized care services, clinical research and advocacy — all powered by intelligent technology. Through the work of affiliate partners, Easterseals Hawaii and Easterseals Northern California, Catalight and its family of companies support people with developmental disabilities and their families across their care journey.

The Catalight family of companies is one of the largest behavioral health networks in the nation, with more than 16,000 practitioners serving 24,000 clients and families annually. Backed by more than a decade of experience and a multidisciplinary team of clinicians, we are reimagining the way people with developmental disabilities and their families experience healthcare. Catalight’s goal is to ensure that individuals and families receive timely access to evidence-based treatment, including naturalistic developmental and language-based services, applied behavior analysis and speech therapy.

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