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Trinasolar Leads the 210mm Module Revolution with Five Years of Innovation

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At the 210mm Five-Year Ecological Innovation Conference, Dr. Zhang Yingbin, Head of Strategy, Product, and Marketing at Trinasolar, highlighted the transformative impact of 210mm solar modules on the industry. These modules, based on 210mm square or rectangular wafers, have redefined efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and industry standards. The Rise of 210mm TechnologyTrinasolar introduced the first 210mm module in February 2020, leveraging Zhonghuan Semiconductor’s wafer technology. By Q1 2023, global shipments of 210mm modules exceeded 120 GW, with Trinasolar alone surpassing 100 GW by November 2023. By the end of 2024, global shipments…

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Pakistan’s Fertility Rate Declines to 3.6, Says UN Report

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s fertility rate has dropped from six live births per woman in 1994 to 3.6 in 2024, according to the UN’s World Fertility Report 2024. The advance unedited report highlights the benefits of reducing adolescent birth rates, which can accelerate fertility declines and yield significant socioeconomic gains. Lower birth rates would enable better resource allocation for child and adolescent health, while delaying early pregnancies could open opportunities for education and employment for young women. The report states that 1.8 billion people, or 22% of the global population, currently live…

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Gas Utilities Protest IMF-Backed Policy Shift, Warn of Financial Fallout

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ISLAMABAD: Gas companies are raising alarms over the IMF-driven policy to shift industrial captive power plants (CPPs) to the national grid, fearing a loss of long-term clients to private competitors. Pakistan LNG Limited (PLL) has sought government approval to import liquefied natural gas (LNG) for industrial use, citing supply constraints at Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) and Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGCL). However, SNGPL has strongly opposed this move, arguing that IMF conditions are being selectively applied, disadvantaging state-owned entities while benefiting private players. Recent gas price hikes—from…

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FPCCI, KATI Oppose Proposed Hike in Security Deposits by Discos, K-Electric

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ISLAMABAD: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) and the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) have strongly opposed the proposed increase in security deposits by Distribution Companies (Discos) and K-Electric, demanding full financial transparency before any decision is made. In separate letters to the Registrar of the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA), both trade bodies have requested access to audited details of total security deposits held by Discos and K-Electric ahead of the public hearing scheduled for February 11, 2025. They argue that consumer…

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CM Sindh urges fed govt to seek Sindh’s input on oil, gas exploration & production framework for selling to private sector.

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• No sale should be authorised without Sindh’s consent.• CM demanded regular sharing latest production statistics of oil, gas• CM decides to become party in WLO litigation. KARACHI (Feb 1): Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has emphasised that the federal government must include Sindh’s input in the framework that allows oil and gas exploration and production companies to sell 35% of their stakes to private parties and no sale should be authorised without Sindh’s consent. He directed the Petroleum Division to include the following in the framework :i.…

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