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Beijing Energy International: Quadruple Growth in Four Years, Total Assets Surpass 100 Billion!

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BEIJING, Aug. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — In today’s China, the cultivation and development of new quality productive force is in full swing. Green development is the essence of high-quality development, and new quality productive force is inherently green productivity. Actively developing clean energy is crucial to the overall economic and social development. In addressing global climate change, strengthening ecological civilization, and promoting the green and low-carbon transition of the economy and society, China’s clean energy industry continues to advance, with the scale of development and utilization leading the world. Exploring pathways for high-quality development of clean energy and building a green, low-carbon, and circular economy are of great significance for actively and steadily advancing carbon peaking and carbon neutrality, as well as establishing a beautiful China.

With the tailwind at our back, it’s the perfect time to forge ahead. Recently, Beijing Energy International (00686.HK) disclosed its performance for the first half of 2024. The report shows that its total assets reached 101.8 billion RMB, a 13% increase from the beginning of the year; total installed capacity reached 10.045 million kilowatts, a 17% increase from the beginning of the year; achieving its interim target. Its operating income reached 3.272 billion RMB, up 27% year-on-year; total profit reached 434 million RMB, also up 27% year-on-year. Beijing Energy International (hereinafter referred to as “the company”) has become the first platform within Beijing Energy Holding (BEH) to exceed 100 billion in assets, setting a new benchmark for comprehensive strength.

Strategic Vision: Leading with Excellence

Innovators lead, adapters thrive, and wisers succeed. In 2020, the company was restructured, with the new leadership demonstrating insight and pragmatism. In just one year, the company turned losses into profits. Over the past four years, the company has stayed ahead of the curve by understanding industry trends, continuously innovating its strategy with sharp insight and forward-thinking, thereby sustaining a trajectory of high-quality development.

Wisers grasp trends, and winners leverage them. In 2024, to achieve the corporate vision of becoming the most respected international player in clean energy investment and operations, the company reshaped its strategic development plan, promoted institutional reform, and explored the “dual-circle, one-center and one-focus” strategic pathway. It established a new business structure centered around “Energy + Intelligent Computing,” with six synergistic business segments: wind, solar, hydropower, integrated energy, gas turbines, green hydrogen, and intelligent computing.

Enhancing Quality through Innovation: Promoting Development through Diverse Business Models

The company aims to improve asset quality and economic benefit, focusing on cost reduction and efficiency improvement. It aligns its work with the main lines of “focusing on the main business, diversified drivers, lean management, and innovation for effectiveness,” promoting coordinated development across its six business segments, with multiple key projects achieving breakthroughs.

At the project development level, the dual-circle base projects have seen significant favorable developments. The “Northeast Songliao Clean Energy Base Power Transmission to North China Project” has been included in the plan, with the energy bureaus of Heilongjiang and Jilin provinces both explicitly supporting the company’s lead in the “Green Electricity to Beijing” Project of the Northeast base. The East China base project continues to make breakthroughs, and the East China Branch has obtained 5.1 GW equity installed capacity of new energy in the Yangtze River Delta region. Additionally, the Southwest Branch has secured a 1 GW wind power project construction quota in Panzhou City, Guizhou Province, marking a major breakthrough in its new energy industry layout in Guizhou.

In the diversified business development field, energy storage, gas turbines, green hydrogen, and intelligent computing have flourished, establishing differentiated competitive advantages. A new chapter of coordinated development of “Energy + Intelligent Computing” has kicked off, creating a crucial foundation for Beijing’s digital economy innovation, with the data industry platform gradually maturing. The storage battery module independently designed and developed by the Beijing Jingneng International Integrated Smart Energy Company has completed the new national standard product certification, indicating that this company has the capability for independent R&D and system integration of storage products, meeting the energy storage and reserve needs in regional project development processes. The Chongqing Dazu 2*500 MW gas turbine power station project has been included in the “14th Five-Year Plan for Power Development in Chongqing,” meeting the requirements for initial groundwork. Additionally, a cooperation consensus was reached with Zhangjiakou’s Xuanhua District Government and HBIS Xuan Steel to accelerate the implementation of the “Green Electricity to Green Hydrogen, and Green Hydrogen for Metallurgy” project, jointly creating a leading national demonstration project that is internationally leading.

In overseas business expansion, the company has emerged as the largest Chinese enterprise in Australia, methodically establishing a new profit growth center. It is in the process of acquiring a local Australian electricity sales company, boosting market expectations for its Australian branch to join the ranks of top-tier power enterprises, and striving to realize overseas asset securitization. With an expanded global vision, the company plans to launch a Canadian photovoltaic project next year, positioning it as a strategic pivot to develop new growth centers beyond Australia and secure new footholds for its overseas market expansion.

Enhancing Quality through Trust: Optimizing the Company’s Capital Structure

In 2023, the company was assigned by with a Long-Term Foreign-Currency IDR of ‘A’ by Fitch Ratings, a Long-Term Issuer rating of ‘BBB+’ by Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings; and in 2024, it was assigned a ‘AAA’ Long-term Issuer Credit Rating by China Lianhe Credit Rating Co., Ltd. and an ESG Entity Rating of ‘2’ and an entity score of 78 by Sustainable Fitch, marking the highest publicly disclosed ESG score by Fitch in China’s history. These excellent credit ratings have helped the company gain dual recognition from capital markets and financial regulators. The strong ESG ratings also fully demonstrate the company’s confidence and commitment to supporting high-quality green and low-carbon energy development in China. Initial progress in the introduction of strategic investors has been made, and investment intention has been reached with multiple companies. The company has issued a total of 5 billion RMB in Panda perpetual bonds in the interbank market and plans to issue an additional 5 billion RMB in perpetual bonds, aiming to issue them in installments within 2024. The defect elimination task at the Baoshan Energy Development’s Hydropower Station is nearing completion, and efforts to enlarge the fundraising of hydropower REITs are accelerating, with plans to further explore quality wind and solar power station projects for the next round of fundraising expansion, continuously enhancing asset securitization. By leveraging its stellar reputation and growth expectations in the industry, the company focuses on results by connecting with influential and high-potential entities both domestically and internationally. Through actively pursuing potential investors, it continuously refines its shareholder base, and genuinely cuts down on the cost of equity capital.

Enhancing Quality through Integration: Building Intellectual Support for Development

The capable journey far, and the inclusive attain greatness. The company is driving forward institutional reform, attracting top talent across diverse market segments with its multi-segment business lineup. By continually refining talent allocation and systematically promoting positive empowerment, it unlocks potential by focusing on practical outcomes and injecting new energy. The company is committed to nurturing talent, ensuring that everyone’s potential is fully realized.

The company revitalizes its corporate culture, refining and distilling its core values. With a focus on both the present and the future, it has fostered an “Integration Culture.” This culture is built on pillars of growth and unity, self-driven responsibility, transparency, diligence, a pursuit of excellence, and a spirit of openness and innovation. By using culture to guide development and harness collective strength, the company fosters an intrinsic drive for sustainable growth, paving the way for high-quality development and making the vision of making the clean energy accessible for all.

The remarkable past is now history, and the brilliant present continues to unfold. Moving into the second half of 2024, the company highlights this message: “We remain committed to our entrepreneurial spirit, embracing change, striving for excellence, and maintaining a focus on high-quality development. Our goal is to maximize company value and enhance shareholder interests.”

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JinkoSolar Unveils Tiger Neo 5.0 All-Black Residential Solar Module with 25.52% Efficiency

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SHANGRAO, China, Oct. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. (“JinkoSolar” or the “Company”) (NYSE: JKS), today unveiled Tiger Neo 5.0, an all-black residential solar module built on its all-new TAC technology. The first version to reach the market, an all-black 48-cell module, delivers a maximum power output of 510 W with a module efficiency of 25.52%. It was designed to redefine the upper limits of what a scenario-specific module can deliver in both appearance and efficiency for premium homes and other architecturally refined residences.

The module showcases a deeper, more uniform and more refined black appearance than conventional back-contact (BC) modules. Semiconductor-grade low- and high-temperature processes bring the power temperature coefficient down to -0.24%/℃, meaning stronger energy yield in high-temperature environments.

TAC technology combines the excellent carrier transport of TOPCon with the low-temperature processing and positive electrode passivation of HJT, pushing peak cell efficiency to 28%, approaching the theoretical limit of monocrystalline silicon cells. Together with a zero-gap cell layout and hidden-ribbon technology at module level, the module achieves an efficiency of 25.52%. Compared with conventional BC products, it delivers approximately 30 W more power, and a lower temperature coefficient. Its deeper, more premium black appearance blends seamlessly into residential rooftops— especially dark-colored ones — making it a standout in the residential module category for both power and aesthetics.

“Our vision for Tiger Neo 5.0 was to develop a panel tailored to premium residential rooftops. It pushes the boundaries of both performance and aesthetics with innovations in cell technology, passivation processes, structural design, module format and interconnections. With this launch, we aim to help move the industry toward solutions tailored to specific applications,” said Charlie Cao, CEO of Jinko Solar Co., Ltd.

About JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd.

JinkoSolar (NYSE: JKS) is a holding company combining clean energy industrial operations and strategic investment in emerging technologies. Its industrial foundation is a controlling interest in Jinko Solar Co., Ltd. (SSE: 688223), a global leader in clean energy technology. The Company makes disciplined strategic investments in renewable energy, advanced materials, artificial intelligence, commercial space and other frontier technologies, drawing on its industrial experience and its ability to identify emerging technologies and bring them to commercial scale.

Through Jinko Solar Co., Ltd., the Company distributes its solar products and sells its solutions and services to a diversified international utility, commercial and residential customer base in China, the United States, Japan, Germany, the United Kingdom, Chile, South Africa, India, Mexico, Brazil, the United Arab Emirates, Italy, Spain, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Poland, Austria, Switzerland, Greece and other countries and regions.

JinkoSolar has over 10 production facilities globally, over 20 overseas subsidiaries in Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, India, Turkey, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, the United States, Mexico, and other countries, and a global sales network with sales teams in China, the United States, Canada, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Italy, Germany, Turkey, Spain, Japan, the United Arab Emirates, Netherlands, Vietnam and India, as of June 30, 2026.

To find out more, please see: www.jinkosolar.com 

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements constitute “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates” and similar statements. Among other things, the quotations from management in this press release and the Company’s operations and business outlook, contain forward-looking statements. Such statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in JinkoSolar’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its annual report on Form 20-F. Except as required by law, the Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

Ms. Stella Wang
JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd.
Tel: +86 21-5180-8777 ext.7806
Email: pr@jinkosolar.com

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AGFUND wins international award for excellence in inclusive banking and social impact

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 Prince Abdulaziz bin Talal credits the founders of AGFUND’s microfinance banks for laying the foundations of its development impact

BANGKOK, Oct. 17, 2026 /CNW/ — The Arab Gulf Programme for Development (AGFUND) won the “Excellence in Inclusive Banking and Social Impact” award at the 2026 Sustainable Development Goals Awards, organized by the World Savings and Retail Banking Institute (WSBI) in cooperation with the European Savings and Retail Banking Group (ESBG).

AGFUND CEO Hammam bin Nasser bin Juraid accepted the award in Bangkok, Thailand, alongside the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group.

HRH Prince Abdulaziz bin Talal bin Abdulaziz, President of AGFUND, said the recognition acknowledges AGFUND’s experience using financial services to empower underserved communities, strengthen livelihoods and promote economic independence.

He credited the founders of AGFUND’s microfinance banks, particularly the late Prince Talal bin Abdulaziz, for establishing institutions centered on empowering people.

He added that the award reflects over two decades of commitment, the dedication of financial inclusion banks and partners, and clients who transformed financing into businesses and family income. He emphasized expanding opportunities and measuring success through lasting improvements in people’s lives.

Prince Abdulaziz stressed that the recognition reflects the value of institutions reaching excluded populations and encourages broader access and economic opportunities for families.

AGFUND’s financial inclusion banking network has served more than 1.3 million clients and disbursed over US$1.37 billion in financing since inception. Women represent 59 per cent of borrowers, demonstrating its contribution to economic empowerment.

Presented by WSBI, established in 1924, together with ESBG, the award recognizes an approach linking financial services, social impact and sustainable development.

Following its first bank in Jordan in 2004, AGFUND expanded across nine countries: Jordan, Yemen, Bahrain, Syria, Lebanon, Palestine, Sudan, Mauritania and Sierra Leone, focusing on communities underserved by conventional financial institutions.

The network has issued more than 1.5 million loans, opened over 927,000 savings accounts, established 112 branches and employed more than 1,500 people. Its services finance micro and small enterprises and income-generating activities, improving livelihoods and economic independence.

AGFUND plans to strengthen development partnerships, advance digital solutions and innovative financial products, and integrate financing with training, capacity development, market access and risk protection.

It is also exploring geographic expansion, particularly in Africa, through institutional partnerships that adapt successful approaches to local needs and extend sustainable financial inclusion to more communities.

Website – https://agfund.org/

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GAC Showcases Multiple Models at Canton Fair: Systemic Global Expansion as a Response to High‑Level Opening‑Up

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GUANGZHOU, China, Oct. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On 15 October, the 140th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) kicked off in Guangzhou. Dubbed “China’s No.1 Exhibition” with a 70‑year history, it serves as a vital window for global merchants to understand China, and one of GAC’s stages to connect with the world. For international buyers, GAC serves not only as a sourcing platform but as a trusted channel for experiencing Chinese automotive innovation and building long-term local partnerships. Having made its debut in 2012, GAC has participated in the fair 30 times to date. Together with the Canton Fair, it has witnessed the transformation of Made‑in‑China products into Chinese global brands.

This transformation is reflected in GAC’s global expansion journey through a string of continuously refreshed sales figures. Overseas sales stood at 90,000 units in 2024, hit 130,000 units in 2025, and exceeded 197,000 units in January‑September 2026, representing a year‑on‑year surge of 138.9%. GAC is sprinting full steam ahead toward its annual target of 300,000 overseas units. GAC has accomplished a shift from “product export” to “system‑level global expansion”.

At the GAC booth, XT80, AION i60 and AISTALAND GX7 showcased intelligent driving, three-electric systems and premium cabins. The energy-ecology zone featured DC ultra-fast charging piles, 7 kW smart home chargers, multi-in-one electric drive units and PV-Storage-Charging-Swapping Technology, addressing range anxiety. Opening day drew buyers from Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Europe, Latin America and Africa. At the Music & Cuisine Festival, GAC built three immersive spaces blending smart mobility, Cantonese cuisine, camping and sports. The XT80, AION N60, GAC S7 and AISTALAND GT7 served as lifestyle carriers, letting guests enjoy morning tea, global cuisines and intangible cultural heritage.

GAC will advance its ONE GAC 2.0 strategy, deepening localized operations and expanding its systematic global layout. As a tribute to the Canton Fair’s 70th anniversary and a new business card for China’s auto industry, GAC will help drive Chinese intelligent manufacturing onto the global stage.

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