On April 22, 2026, the Earth Day, the handover ceremony of China-aided photovoltaic energy storage power generation system to Antigua and Barbuda under the South-South cooperation framework to address climate change was held in St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda. Chinese Ambassador H. E. Jiang Wei and Hon. Sir Molwyn Joseph, Minister of Health, Wellness, Environment and Civil Service Affairs of Antigua and Barbuda, signed the Handover Certificates on behalf of the two governments. Representatives from Jiangsu Hengtianyuan Lighting Group, Ministry of Environment, and Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) attended the ceremony. 

Ambassador Jiang addressed that China, as a participant, contributor, and leader in global ecological civilization construction and South-South cooperation on climate change, stands ready to deepen cooperation with Antigua and Barbuda in enhancing climate resilience and promoting economic and social development.

Minister Joseph expressed appreciation to the Chinese government for its valuable support in climate-smart technologies and capacity building, highlighted the importance of renewable energy solutions in strengthening community resilience and reducing energy insecurity.

Wang Baolong, representative of Hengtianyuan Group,  reaffirmed the company’s commitment to promoting clean energy and assisting Antigua and Barbuda to improve its response to climate change.

After the handover ceremony, technicians from Hengtianyuan Group provided installation training for Antiguan personnel.