Latest silicon material price update: On November 4, 2026, the Silicon Industry Branch announced that n-type recharging material transactions were priced at RMB 43,000 per tonne, unchanged from the previous period; n-type granular silicon traded in the range of RMB 40,000 to RMB 41,000 per tonne. With the silicon material market broadly stable, what impact does this have on procurement cost assessments? Click to learn more about pricing details and key points to watch, and inform your procurement decisions.

Corporate renewable energy PPA signings in Europe have slowed, with year-to-date signings reaching 5.9 GW as of November 4, 2026. Against a backdrop of growing electrification demand, how can companies secure competitively priced green electricity? And how will wind and solar projects address the pressure to secure long-term revenue? Explore developments in Europe’s corporate power purchase agreement market, including signing trends and project development prospects.

China’s National Energy Administration has published a list of “AI+” energy pilot projects, with 93 projects proposed for inclusion across areas such as power grids and new energy. Among them, the scenario of unmanned intelligent operation and maintenance at large-scale new energy bases has attracted considerable attention. Learn about potential areas of integration between AI and energy operations, as well as possible application opportunities for intelligent PV operation and maintenance and cleaning equipment. Publication of the list does not mean the projects have been implemented; specific requirements and outcomes remain to be seen.

Draft amendments to the Renewable Energy Law have been released for public comment. They propose prohibiting the use of mandatory industrial requirements or investment as a condition for project development, while strengthening accountability for renewable energy consumption targets. How could this affect cost assessments, equipment procurement, and delivery schedules for solar and other renewable energy projects? Learn more about the draft’s key provisions and supply chain due diligence, and stay informed about policy developments to support project decision-making. The specific impacts will depend on the final document and implementing rules.