Energy. Transport & Climate Change~
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West’s climate goals need China green tech
West can’t meet climate goals without China’s green tech China’s dominance in the green technology industry means the world would have to pay up an additional $6 trillion for its energy transition without low priced Chinese supplies, new research says. The West will have to choose between cutting China off its supply chains and meeting… Continue reading
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Prof Pan Jiahua on China’s zero-carbon future
COP28, the UN Climate summit, was held from 30 November to 13 December 2023 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Carbon Brief’s Anika Patel spoke with Professor Pan Jiahua, vice-chair of the national expert panel on climate change of China, about his ideas for how to move to a zero-carbon future. Professor Pan Jiahua is also a… Continue reading
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China-built solar train in Argentina
China-built solar tourist light rail to operate in the Argentine Andes Jujuy Province in Argentina inaugurated the only solar train in Latin America in early-December, 2023. China, India and Australia already have solar trains in operation. The Argentine rail service is powered by an extensive set of lithium batteries, has two passenger cars designed to carry… Continue reading
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South China Sea impacts global climate
The continued warming in the South China Sea is likely to lead to increased precipitation in South Asia and East Asia and affect global weather Climate change in the South China Sea and its surrounding areas could have “profound impacts” on both local and global climate patterns, a new study has found. The South China Sea,… Continue reading
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China’s reuse of retired EV batteries
Used EV batteries – opportunities for China’s recycling industry Scientists have predicted that end-of-life (EOL) batteries from EVs could account for 86% of energy storage for wind and 36% for solar PV in 2040. China’s recycling industry is enjoying a wealth of new opportunities driven by the growing number of used auto batteries in the… Continue reading
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China leads on sustainable buildings
China Continues Leadership in Certified Green Buildings China, India, Canada and Turkey lead the sustainable charge in the green design, construction and operations of buildings – that’s the conclusion of the US Green Building Council (USGBC), which recently released its annual ranking of countries and regions outside of the US that are making significant strides in sustainable… Continue reading
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China’s carbon trading regulations released
China’s top administrative body, the State Council, has issued regulations to manage its emissions trading system (ETS). They include much stricter sanctions for companies that fraudulently understate their emissions. Published by the State Council on 4 February, they are the first administrative regulations for the national ETS, and will be implemented from 1 May, reports… Continue reading
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China’s green energy inspires world
China’s green energy transition inspires countries worldwide: United Nations Development Program chief DUBAI, Feb. 17 (Xinhua) — China’s green energy transitions will contribute to the global fight against climate change and inspire other countries toward green transition, said Achim Steiner, head of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), in a recent interview with Xinhua. In… Continue reading
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Senegal’s Chinese built solar bus network
Senegal inaugurates solar powered all-electric rapid transit bus network CHINESE-BUILT, ENVIRONMENT FRIENDLY BRT Senegal has launched sub-Saharan Africa’s first all-electric, Chinese built Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) network in the capital of Dakar. Senegalese president Macky Sall inaugurated the BRT on January 14 2024. The 100% electric bus network is intended to transform mobility in the… Continue reading
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New pumped hydro storage soars in China
China’s construction of pumped hydro storage capacity increased dramatically in the last year, with capacity under construction reaching 167GW, up from 120GW a year earlier, with investment in hydopower pumped storage in 2023 increasing 38% year on year to reach $47 billion USD. This growth is illustrated in the figure below, which shows pumped hydro capacity under construction or… Continue reading
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Chinese new energy buses for Norway
SUCCESSFUL IN ARCTIC CLIMATE Way up north, in the Norwegian town of Kirkenes, Chinese energy buses will now be driving on the icy roads. The buses have been constructed by Yutong Bus Co., Ltd., specifically to withstand the cold climate of the Arctic Circle. The buses will serve as public transportation for the people of Kirkenes.… Continue reading
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Chinese-built metro in Tehran expanded
Iran joined the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in January 2016. In 2021 it joined the China-led Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, and on 1 January 2024 Iran formally became a member of the 10-member BRICS alliance. By 2021, China has been Iran’s largest trade partner for over a decade and made $26.5 billion worth of investments since 2005.… Continue reading
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China – world’s first hydrogen metro train
Chinese railway equipment manufacturer CRRC took a historic step by unveiling the world’s first hydrogen-powered metro train in May 2023. The world’s first hydrogen-powered metro train has the potential to have a significant impact on the transport sector. It offers a cleaner and greener alternative to fossil fuel trains, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and combating… Continue reading
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Coal makes 3 times it’s weight in CO2
How can burning coal produce three times it’s own weight in CO2 ? The answer comes from basic chemistry The short answer is that part of the mass in the resulting CO2 comes from the oxygen — from the O2 — and those atoms are adding to the weight. Carbon dioxide is made of one… Continue reading
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China to reach climate goal – West fails
Martin Jacques In this concise opinion piece for the Global Times, Martin Jacques discusses the extraordinary progress made by China in recent years in green technology, in particular solar photovoltaics, wind energy and electric vehicles. Martin Jacques is a visiting professor at Tsinghua University, and the author of the best-selling book “When China Rules the World:… Continue reading
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China’s never recharge nuclear battery
Chinese scientists have built a nuclear battery that can produce power for up to 50 years without being recharged. The technology, which contains a radioactive isotope, or version of nickel, as its power source, will be the first of its kind available for general purchase, Betavolt company representatives said on January 8, 2024 (statement in… Continue reading
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China acts on solar and wind waste recycling
China Sets Up Recycling System for Aging Wind Turbines and Solar Panels to Tackle Growing Waste in Renewable Industry Wind and solar resources are unlimited given by nature, but equipment components generating energy from the resources have a finite lifespan. As older projects are replaced and decommissioned, waste volumes are set to soar, with large… Continue reading
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China funds BRI clean energy transition
China is making substantial green energy investments in infrastructure endeavours in Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia. In Africa, China’s work in alternative energy reached a historic high in 2023 of about US$2.7 billion. Alternative energy work in the Middle East totalled US$9.48 billion from 2018 through 2023. That figure dwarfs the US$2.23 billion… Continue reading
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Diversified Forests Improve Carbon Storage
Diversified Forest Could Improve Carbon Storage – Chinese Scientists In the past few decades, China has invested more in afforestation than any other country. China took action earlier, now it has large area of artificial forest in the world, accounting for more than 1/3. But monoculture makes it fragile. Young Chinese scientists are exploring how to achieve… Continue reading
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China leading race to green hydrogen technology
The increasing demand for hydrogen generated from renewable resources is energizing Chinese electrolyzer manufacturers. Data shows that in the first nine months of last year, there were 57 new green hydrogen projects already functioning, under construction, or pending approvals with a total investment volume of roughly 42 billion U.S. dollars. Source: ShanghaiEye, Feb 3, 2024.… Continue reading
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China outlines 2024 environment goals
China’s environment minister outlines goals for 2024 On 23 January, China’s ecology and environment minister Huang Runqiu outlined his department’s achievements in 2023 and priorities for 2024, in a 20,000 character-long (or approximately 14,000 word-long) speech. In the following, Carbon Brief translates and summarizes some of his key talking points. The speech was delivered at the… Continue reading
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China’s largest South Africa solar project
In 2023, China announced the launch of a large-scale solar power generation project with South Africa. Its annual power generation capacity is expected to be as high as 300 million kilowatt hours, enough to supply the electricity needs of 420,000 households. South Africa is a member of the BRICS bloc, and was the first African… Continue reading
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Serbia – growing importance of BRI
Serbia’s Green Horizon: The $2.2 Billion Investment from China in a Sustainable Future In a move that signals a transformative wave across the European energy lands, Serbia has announced a monumental $2.2 billion investment commitment from China. This landmark commitment strives to steer Serbia onto the path of renewable energy, setting a new stride toward a sustainable… Continue reading
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China to further improve air quality
New action plan to improve China’s air quality, highlights green and low-carbon transformation China’s new action plan to improve its air quality highlights a green and low-carbon transformation and win-win situation for environmental, economic and social benefits, China’s top environmental engineer said on Monday. In November 2022, China was identified as having achieved the world’s… Continue reading
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Nuclear power generation to hit all-time high
IEA says nuclear power generation to hit all-time high – Most of the new capacity to come from China and India Global nuclear power generation is set to reach an all-time high in 2025 as more and more countries turn to the technology as part of plans to reduce carbon emissions, according to the latest forecast from the… Continue reading
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China leads world in new solar capacity
China installed more solar panels in 2023 than any other nation has ever built in total Data released by China’s National Energy Agency last week revealed that the country’s solar electric power generation capacity grew by a staggering 55.2 percent in 2023. The numbers highlight that over 216.9 gigawatts (GW) of solar power China built… Continue reading
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China’s massive EV fleet to feed power grid
China Wants Its Massive EV Fleet to Plug In and Charge the Power Grid. In a bid to strengthen the seamless integration of electric vehicles (EVs) into its power grid, China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) has introduced a set of new regulations. The move comes as the popularity of EVs continues to rise,… Continue reading
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China-built UAE solar farm largest on Earth
Chinese engineers complete largest solar farm on Earth in UAE The world’s largest single-site solar power plant – a flagship project under China’s Belt and Road Initiative – was inaugurated by the United Arab Emirates (UAE), days ahead of the UN climate change conference Cop28 in Dubai, in November-December 2023. However the project had already commenced supplying… Continue reading
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Russia to double renewable energy generation
Russia will double the capacity of renewable energy generation by 2050. By 2050, demand for hydrocarbons is expected to decrease, but new low-carbon energy markets are already opening up. Ilya Torosov, First Deputy Minister of Economic Development of Russia, said this at COP 28 in Dubai. According to him, Russia focuses on the development of… Continue reading
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China: 100 carbon-peaking pilot projects
China to conduct carbon-peaking pilot projects in 100 cities and zones. On October 20, 2023, China’s top economic planner, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) published the “National carbon-peaking pilot construction plan” based on the requirements of the “Action plan for carbon dioxide peaking before 2030”. The National Carbon Peak Pilot Construction Plan is… Continue reading
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China space weather observatory
China’s space weather observatory is largest network of ground-based monitoring on Earth China has achieved a world first in space weather monitoring, with the completion of the largest network of ground-based observatories on Earth, stretching across the country in two bands from north to south and east to west. The Chinese Meridian Project, led by the National Space Science Centre (NSSC)… Continue reading
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China’s Solar Mega Project 2024
THE GREAT WALL OF SOLAR ENERGY China’s energy landscape has undergone a transformative decade, marked by significant advancements in wind, solar, and nuclear power. A recent study highlights the clear scalability winners in China’s low-carbon energy generation, with wind and solar emerging as the dominant forces. The country’s natural experiment in deploying these renewable energy… Continue reading
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China key to Mexico’s Electric Vehicle market
China key player in Mexico’s growing Electric Vehicle market. Mexico Business News reports that Chinese automakers such as BYD, Geely, GAC, JAC, MG, and Chery are taking center stage in Mexico’s automotive industry, becoming instrumental in propelling the development of electric and hybrid vehicles. These companies are poised to dominate the market for battery-powered and hybrid… Continue reading
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China will easily triple renewables by 2030
China will easily triple renewables by 2030 – So why didn’t China sign the COP28 global pledge ? China Dialogue asked experts why China, despite being a world leader in renewables, has not signed the pledge to triple triple renewable power capacity and double energy efficiency by 2030. The general picture they gave is that the… Continue reading
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Indonesia wants China water investment
Indonesia invites China to invest in its water infrastructure projects Antara News reported on 11 September 2023 that Indonesia has invited China to invest in water infrastructure projects in Indonesia and in the development of the new national capital (IKN) Nusantara. The announcement was made on the sidelines of the 18th World Water Congress held… Continue reading
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