Solar energy milestone: China taps the ocean in breakthrough for industry

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
China has launched a fully seawater-based solar energy system – the first of its kind suitable for industrial use and large-scale power
production – as part of broader efforts to expand renewables in coastal regions, boost the maritime economy and drive industrial
innovation. Located in Qingdao, Shandong province, the floating solar station builds upon another offshore photovoltaic power generation
project launched in late May
Together, they form the largest initiative of its kind by Sinopec,...