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China’s green energy makers see demand at Canton Fair
Chinese green energy makers are seeking overseas orders at the Canton Fair, China’s biggest trade expo.
The fair’s first phase is under way, with a dedicated exhibition hall for solar power and energy storage.
Thousands of visitors a day have come to the hall.
Manufacturers are responding to concerns about restricted oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz and the effects of climate change.
They hope demand for reliable power will lead to orders.
Zhejiang Era Solar Technology says it began selling a lightweight solar panel designed for balconies in July.
A solar power and energy storage hall at the ongoing Canton Fair attracted thousands of visitors a day during its first phase.
Chinese manufacturers sought to turn overseas demand for reliable power into orders.
They aimed to capitalise on concerns about restricted oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz and global climate change trends.
Zhejiang Era Solar Technology began selling a newly developed lightweight solar panel for balcony use in July.
- Who
- Chinese green energy manufacturers, including Zhejiang Era Solar Technology.
- What
- Manufacturers sought orders for solar power and energy storage products at the Canton Fair.
- When
- During the first phase of the ongoing Canton Fair; the article was published on November 1, 2026.
- Where
- The Canton Fair. The article does not state where the fair is held.
- Why
- Manufacturers sought to meet overseas demand for reliable power amid concerns about restricted oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz and global climate change trends.
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Zhejiang Era Solar Technology began selling a newly developed lightweight solar panel designed for balcony use.
A solar power and energy storage exhibition hall attracted thousands of visitors a day.
- Fair
- Canton Fair, described as China’s biggest trade expo
- Visitor numbers
- Thousands a day at the solar power and energy storage hall during the first phase
- Company
- Zhejiang Era Solar Technology
- Product
- Lightweight solar panel designed for balcony use
- Sales began
- July