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China formally ended the value-added tax export rebate for photovoltaic products on April 1, 2026. In the first days after implementation, higher export costs and the renegotiation of existing contracts briefly lifted some module offers. That support proved short-lived.

Recently, Jinko Energy Storage and Eturn successfully signed a cooperation agreement for a 40 MWh cell energy storage project in Germany. This cooperation marks an important milestone in jointly promoting Germany's energy transition and deploying advanced energy storage projects. As Germany continues to accelerate renewable energy development, BESS are becoming key infrastructure for ensuring power grid stability and improving renewable energy utilization rates. For utility-scale energy storage projects, not only are advanced technical solutions required, but also reliable project execution capabilities, strong delivery capabilities, and long-term operational support. Roberto Murgioni, General Manager of Jinko Energy Storage Europe, said: "Germany continues to lead Europe's energy transition, with growing demand for safe, reliable, and efficient energy storage solutions. We are pleased to further deepen our cooperation with Eturn through this 40 MWh project, which will become an important step in supporting grid flexibility enhancement and renewable energy integration. Jinko Energy Storage will continue to leverage advanced technology, expertise, and long-term service capabilities to help partners jointly create a more sustainable future.

Recently, the Shanren Agrivoltaic Complementary Project in Xiangzhou County, Guangxi, has achieved full-capacity grid connection and begun generating electricity. The project was invested in and constructed by Luhai Xinneng, a subsidiary of Beibu Gulf Port Group, with China Energy Engineering Group Guangxi Electric Power Design Institute Co., Ltd. serving as the EPC contractor. The project is located in the hilly areas southeast of Yunjiang Town, southwest of Luoxiu Town, and northeast of Sicun Town in Xiangzhou County, Laibin City, Guangxi. The construction scale includes an AC side capacity of 112 megawatts and a DC side installed capacity of 150 megawatts. It connects to the 35 kV power distribution system of the PV step-up substation via four 35 kV voltage-level circuits. The project adopts a comprehensive land utilization model integrating PV power generation with agricultural cultivation. Once fully connected to the grid, it is expected to deliver an annual average of over 155 million kWh of green electricity, meeting the annual electricity needs of 28,000 households. Each year, it will reduce standard coal consumption by 46,500 mt and cut carbon dioxide emissions by 127,000 mt. The ecological benefits are equivalent to planting 7 million trees, with a greening area equal to 1,000 standard football fields. Additionally, the project will create over 200 local jobs in PV operations and maintenance, agricultural production, and environmental protection construction, achieving an organic integration of economic, social, and ecological benefits and injecting sustainable green momentum into regional development.