1. Large-capacity energy storage system: march to the desert
On December 19, it was reported that new energy storage in mainland China has developed rapidly this year. Desert has become an important scenario for energy storage, and Haichen Energy Storage has launched a full-scene large-capacity energy storage platform and products. The energy storage industry needs high-performance equipment, and Haichen products have many advantages. The industry's understanding of energy storage integrated systems has changed, and Haichen put forward forward-looking views. China's energy storage product upgrade will meet the needs of extreme environments and bring hope to desert regions around the world.
2. The State Grid released the first 100-billion-level multi-modal power industry model in China
On December 19, the State Grid released the Guangming Power Model. This is a 100-billion-level multi-modal industry model, which can be called a "power expert". It improves the ability of power multimodal fusion analysis, and has broad application prospects in many fields of power grid. A signing ceremony was also held on the same day. The State Grid will take this model as the core to promote the implementation of artificial intelligence in the power field, and contribute to the construction of new power systems and energy transition.
3. The Ceres-1 rocket successfully launched 4 satellites of the Apocalypse constellation
At 18:18 on December 19, Galaxy Power, under the command of the sea launch team of Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, completed the launch mission of Ceres-1 sea-launched (Yao-4) carrier rocket in the waters near Shandong, and sent four satellites of Group 04 of the "Apocalypse Constellation" into low earth orbit. This is its fourth sea launch, and Ceres-1 has a flexible launch capability. Galaxy Power has successfully launched 15 commercial launches, and the first flight of Zhishenxing-1 will also sprint.
4. The first data technology central enterprise debuted! China Digital Logistics was established in Shanghai
On December 19, China Digital Logistics Information Co., Ltd., the first data technology state-owned enterprise, was inaugurated in Shanghai. It is directly managed by the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council, with a registered capital of 10 billion yuan and the introduction of a number of strategic investors. With the sharing and development of logistics data resources as the core, the company has built a national-level logistics big data platform to improve industrial operation efficiency, serve the real economy, reduce logistics costs for the whole society, and start a new journey of logistics digitalization.
5. Congratulations! The largest "Shagehuang" photovoltaic project in mainland China was successfully connected to the grid
On December 18, the largest single installed capacity in mainland China, the "Shagehuang" photovoltaic project, the 4 million kilowatt photovoltaic project of China Green Power Ruoqiang, was successfully connected to the grid. The project, located on the southeastern edge of the Taklamakan Desert, started construction in August with an investment of 15.588 billion yuan. It covers a large area and can block sand, and is expected to generate 6.9 billion kWh of electricity annually after it is put into operation, meeting the needs of 2 million households, which is of great significance to Xinjiang's green and low-carbon transformation.
6. "2025 Beijing Thousand Lights Night" will open in Chaoyang on December 28
On December 28th, the "2025 Beijing Thousand Lights Night" will open in the West Park of Chaoyang Demonstration Area in Wenyuhe Park. This lantern festival is the first "Wenyu Thousand Lantern Festival" upgrade, spanning three major festivals. There are more than 1,000 groups of Zigong lanterns and eight theme areas. The design of the lamp group integrates traditional culture and modern elements, and the "King of Lights" shows the style of a great country. The first edition of 2024 was very popular, and the 2025 Lantern Festival is now open to ticket purchases and park information on multiple platforms.
7. Two new subway lines in Chengdu, Sichuan Province were opened, with an operating mileage of more than 670 kilometers
On December 19, the second phase of Chengdu Rail Transit Line 27 and Line 8 was put into operation. The first phase of Line 27 starts from Xindu District in the north to Qingyang District in the west, with 23 stations; The second phase of Line 8 is an extension of the first phase. After the opening of the new line, Chengdu's rail transit network will exceed 670 kilometers. The train control system of Line 27 was developed by a Chengdu enterprise to achieve fully automatic operation. Chengdu rail transit makes it more convenient for citizens to travel and has become the first choice for travel, and will continue to promote construction in the future.
8. The finals of the China Pickleball Tour were held in Guilin
On December 19, the Li-Ning Cup 2024 China Pickleball Tour Finals kicked off in Guilin. Pickleball is a combination of sports elements and has been gaining popularity in China in recent years. The Tennis Management Center of the General Administration of Sports of the People's Republic of China promotes its development, and Li Ning said that it will help promote the event. The competition attracted players from Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan and foreign countries, and everyone praised its strong social attributes. The first China Pickleball City Challenge and Symposium will also be held in Guilin.
9. What are the differences between this centralized procurement and the past?
On December 19, the fifth batch of state-organized high-value medical consumables was opened in Tianjin, including cochlear implants and peripheral vascular stents. The price of a single set of cochlear implants has dropped from more than 20 yuan to about 50,000 yuan, laying the foundation for inclusion in medical insurance. This centralized procurement does not change clinical usage habits and encourages innovation. More than 10 provinces have included cochlear implants in medical insurance, and as more regions advance, more patients will benefit and usher in new hope for rehabilitation.
10. Winter Promise! The Pengshan section of the Minjiang River welcomes a large number of wintering migratory birds
In early winter, the Pengshan section of the Minjiang River in Meishan City is very lively. Thousands of ruddy shelducks and mallards gather here, either playing and chasing, or foraging freely, forming a beautiful winter landscape. It is reported that this is the seventh consecutive year that the Pengshan section of the Minjiang River has ushered in a large number of wintering migratory birds. The good ecological environment attracts these lovely elves, and also allows us to see the charm of nature and the results of human ecological protection.