GCL and Ant Digital finalize RWA for solar funding in China

China’s RWA issuance in Hunan and Hubei aimed to improve liquidity and accessibility for photovoltaic projects. (Image Source: PRNewswire)

China-based GCL Energy Technology and Ant Digital Technologies completed Real World Asset Tokenization (RWA) issuance securing 200 million yuan (27.40 million) in cross-border financing. The initiative tokenized two solar plants in Hunan and Hubei, with a combined capacity of 82 MW, using blockchain to enhance asset liquidity. The RWA project also digitized data from 3000 residential photovoltaic systems. A partnership agreement in Suzhou outlined plans for asset securitization, AI applications, and energy management optimization, further advancing renewable energy solutions. GCL Energy Technology is a part of GCL Group, which managed 5976.36 MW of installed capacity, with 57.81% from renewable sources as of September 2024.