SSX Daily News BLAST - 16/08/2021

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Xinjiang Daqo New Energy claims marginal impact from US sanctions

Cites US totaling <10% of downstream clients' solar panel markets

https://news.cgtn.com/news/2021-08-13/Xinjiang-Daqo-New-Energy-sees-minimal-impact-from-U-S-sanctions-12H7EecEqKQ/index.html

China Resources Power Holdings invests RMB11B in 12GW HJT solar cell and module factory

Plans include 24 production lines each of 500MW HJT cells and 500MW modules

https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/GcHumtJlncGktel2JxWF7Q

Zhejiang Zheneng pumps RMB300M into Zhejiang Akcome Optronics for HJT cell/module production

Capital increase slated for construction, production and operation of Akcome’s Huzhou Changxing HJT cells and shingled module project

https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/Tdb7zX0ZRyC8B10XAs_Z1A

Maxeon announces plans for ~3GW of cell and module capacity in the U.S.

Roth Capital Note

Saudi Aramco makes renewables push with 30% stake in 1.5GW Sudair solar project

https://www.spglobal.com/platts/en/market-insights/latest-news/electric-power/081521-saudi-aramco-joins-local-15-gw-solar-project-with-a-30-stake-in-renewables-push

Singapore’s PUB sees potential in 2 more floating PV projects in reservoirs

Plans for 100MWp at Lower Seletar Reservoir and 44MWp at Pandan Reservoir

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/environment/pub-planning-2-more-large-scale-floating-solar-farms-at-reservoirs

12.385GW PV installed Jan-Jul 2021: Xinjiang Development and Reform Commission

Accounts for 11.8% of total installed capacity in Xinjiang; zero installation in July

https://guangfu.bjx.com.cn/news/20210816/1170117.shtml