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Shanghai Electric Showcases Innovative Solutions for Sustainability

Shanghai Electric recently made headlines at the World Future Energy Summit 2025, held from January 14 to 16 in Abu Dhabi, introducing groundbreaking technologies aimed at advancing sustainable practices in clean energy and seawater resource utilization. Under the theme "Create Our Future Together," the company highlighted its unwavering commitment to the global energy transition through innovative advancements in green technologies.

Advancements in Green Hydrogen

One of the key features of Shanghai Electric's presentation was the Bristack-Z1000 alkaline electrolyzer, which represents a significant milestone in flexible support and efficient gas-liquid transfer technology. This electrolyzer promises a lower energy consumption with a high power density, delivering a remarkable response time and demonstrating a direct current consumption that is 12% below the industry standard, as certified by TÜV Rheinland.

Sustainable Formaldehyde Production

Shanghai Electric's sustainable formaldehyde production technology incorporates pure oxygen gasification, fluidized bed gasification, and high-temperature tar conversion. The resulting system is not only energy-efficient but also compact, providing high capacity and flexibility. By integrating volatile wind and solar energy sources, this technology significantly reduces carbon emissions and fosters a more sustainable production process.

Photovoltaic Innovations

Continuing its efforts in renewable energy, the company introduced the Creator 210R series of photovoltaic heterojunction modules. These high-efficiency modules boast bifacial capabilities and a low temperature coefficient, marking them as next-generation monocrystalline solar modules. Thanks to an innovative silicon wafer structure and manufacturing process, these modules break traditional efficiency barriers and maximize light capture, even under low-light conditions. Coupled with intelligent tracking technology, they enhance energy absorption to optimize power output.

Additionally, the company showcased its pioneering phase-shifting island installations for the Peñasco photovoltaic project in Mexico, wireless heliostat technologies for a solar project in Dubai, and a 100-MW/100-MWh energy storage facility, REP12, located in the UK.

Energy Storage Solutions

Shanghai Electric also displayed its high-inertia synchronous condenser with flywheel technology, marking China's first exportable phase-shifting product in energy storage systems for commercial and residential use. This system bolsters grid flexibility by balancing supply and demand, ultimately enhancing the reliability and stability of the power system. With a kinetic energy capacity of 140 MW/s and an inertia time constant of 11.2 seconds, the system responds quickly to immediate demands, ensuring a consistent energy supply.

The organization maintains a strong portfolio in energy storage cells, intelligent control, and system integration – spanning feasibility studies, construction, operations, and battery recycling. Their applications extend from short- and long-term energy storage to decentralized and household solutions, ensuring maximum customer benefits through comprehensive lithium battery lifecycle management.

Addressing Water Scarcity

In response to the impending water crisis in the Middle East and North Africa, Shanghai Electric presented its third-generation desalination technology. Utilizing thermal film coupling technology, this innovation significantly enhances heat transfer efficiency while reducing energy consumption. By integrating thermal and membrane processes, the technology minimizes the cost of water production and land use, resulting in substantial freshwater generation capabilities at energy costs below 2 kWh per ton and an annual utilization rate exceeding 95%.

This solution plays a crucial role in supporting sustainable development by alleviating water scarcity in coastal regions, supplying industrial clusters, and expanding resource boundaries through environmentally friendly innovations.

To discover more about Shanghai Electric and its contributions to green energy and resource management, visit their initiatives online.