Global coal plant capacity dips in 2021
2 years, 7 months ago

Global coal plant capacity dips in 2021

The Hindu  

Global coal-plant capacity under development declined in 2021, according to a report by the Global Energy Monitor, which conducts an annual survey of coal power capacity under development or deployment. After rising in 2020 for the first time since 2015, total coal power capacity under development declined 13% last year, from 525 gigawatts to 457 GW, a record low. The report comes on the back of an influential report earlier this month from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, which showed there was no carbon budget left to accommodate new coal plants, and that coal use needed to fall by 75% by 2030 to limit global temperature rise below 1.5 degrees Celsius, in line with the Paris Agreement. Watershed year 2021 was a significant year in the continued global shift away from new coal power, with multiple countries making significant public commitments to pivot their energy futures and swathes of pre-construction coal capacity cancelled.

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Nation to maintain stable coal production
4 days, 16 hours ago

Nation to maintain stable coal production

China Daily  

China's coal consumption is forecast to grow moderately in 2025, with a slight increase over 2024 levels driven by higher electricity demand and stabilization in key industrial sectors, according to the China National Coal Association. Industry experts believe the expected increase in coal production is in line with the government's emphasis on ensuring energy security, particularly amid rising concerns over …

China is backing off coal power plant approvals after a 2022-23 surge that alarmed climate experts
4 months ago

China is backing off coal power plant approvals after a 2022-23 surge that alarmed climate experts

The Independent  

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China is backing off coal power plant approvals after a 2022-23 surge that alarmed climate experts
4 months ago

China is backing off coal power plant approvals after a 2022-23 surge that alarmed climate experts

Associated Press  

BEIJING — Approvals for new coal-fired power plants in China dropped sharply in the first half of this year, according to an analysis released Tuesday, after a flurry of permits in the previous two years raised concern about the government’s commitment to limiting climate change. China leads the world in solar and wind power installations but the government has said …

Solar sees brighter full-year prospects
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Solar sees brighter full-year prospects

China Daily  

Workers install photovoltaic panels at a power farm in Jiuquan, Gansu province, in May. China's photovoltaic industry may see robust growth in installed capacity this year with new installations ranging between 190 and 220 gigawatts, driven by the increasing electrification of energy use and the shift toward low-carbon power consumption, said the China Photovoltaic Industry Association. Wang Bohua, honorary chairman …

Nation sets example for green transition
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Nation sets example for green transition

China Daily  

By ZHENG XIN | CHINA DAILY | Updated: 2024-07-26 06:50 China's installed wind and solar power capacity has overtaken coal for the first time, further cementing the country's leading position in the global renewable energy sector, said industry experts. Deng Simeng, a senior analyst of renewables and power research at global consultancy Rystad Energy, said the fact that wind and …

Nation sets example for green transition
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Nation sets example for green transition

China Daily  

China's installed wind and solar power capacity has overtaken coal for the first time, further cementing the country's leading position in the global renewable energy sector, said industry experts. Deng Simeng, a senior analyst of renewables and power research at global consultancy Rystad Energy, said the fact that wind and solar capacity surpassed that of coal by the end of …

Nation sets example for green transition
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Nation sets example for green transition

China Daily  

China's installed wind and solar power capacity has overtaken coal for the first time, further cementing the country's leading position in the global renewable energy sector, said industry experts. Deng Simeng, a senior analyst of renewables and power research at global consultancy Rystad Energy, said the fact that wind and solar capacity surpassed that of coal by the end of …

Wind, solar power surpasses coal power
5 months ago

Wind, solar power surpasses coal power

China Daily  

By Zheng Xin | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-07-24 15:45 Aerial photo taken on Aug 19, 2020 shows wind turbines in Jiucaiping scenic spot in Southwest China's Guizhou province. China's combined installed capacity of wind and solar power has surpassed that of its coal power for the first time at the end of June, data from the China Electricity Council showed …

Coal to have significant place in India’s diversified energy basket: Eco Survey
5 months ago

Coal to have significant place in India’s diversified energy basket: Eco Survey

Hindustan Times  

India will target a diversified set of sources for energy security with a significant place for thermal power, including coal to provide base load, to minimise risks associated with systems while pursuing low-emission pathways in line with national commitments, said the 2023-24 Economic Survey Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled in Parliament on Monday. “This will also include a significant …

More than 800 coal plants worldwide could be profitably decommissioned, research group says
6 months ago

More than 800 coal plants worldwide could be profitably decommissioned, research group says

The Hindu  

More than 800 coal-fired power plants in emerging countries could be decommissioned and profitably replaced by cleaner solar energy starting from the end of the decade, research on Monday showed. Though only a tenth of existing coal plants are scheduled to shut down by 2030, more could close if efforts are made to identify opportunities, the Institute for Energy Economics …

India Sees Highest Capacity of New Coal Projects Last Year Since 2016; Uttar Pradesh Surges Ahead
8 months, 1 week ago

India Sees Highest Capacity of New Coal Projects Last Year Since 2016; Uttar Pradesh Surges Ahead

News 18  

India introduced new coal proposals worth 11.4 GW in 2023 – in both the public and private sectors – more than in any year since 2016. While European Union member states and the UK represented roughly a quarter of retirements last year, the US only retired 9.7 GW of coal capacity – a slowdown compared to 14.7 GW retired in …

Global coal use to reach record high in 2023, energy agency says
1 year ago

Global coal use to reach record high in 2023, energy agency says

Al Jazeera  

IEA report says demand is expected to grow in India, China but decline in United States, European Union. Global coal use is expected to reach a record high in 2023 as demand in emerging and developing economies remains strong, the International Energy Agency has said. The demand for coal is seen rising 1.4 percent in 2023, surpassing 8.5 billion tonnes …

Quicker green transition likely with intensified low-carbon push
1 year, 6 months ago

Quicker green transition likely with intensified low-carbon push

China Daily  

A view of the wind turbines installed on Nanpeng Island, Guangdong province. China's plan to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2060 can be accomplished 10 years earlier if Beijing scales up investment in the energy sector and low-carbon technologies, BloombergNEF has said in a report. The electrification of road transport and industry will also lead to sharp decline in …

India Says 50 Lakh People Directly Dependent on Coal Mining; Will Press for 'Just Energy Transition' at G20
1 year, 7 months ago

India Says 50 Lakh People Directly Dependent on Coal Mining; Will Press for 'Just Energy Transition' at G20

News 18  

India will press for a ”just energy transition” at the G-20 parleys, a top government official said on Monday, pointing out that 50 lakh people are directly dependent on coal mining. ”As per our estimation, about 50 lakh people are engaged directly or indirectly in coal mining activities, especially in eastern Indian states. The country needs coal to help achieve …

Greenpeace claims China approves significant increase in coal power despite emissions pledge
1 year, 8 months ago

Greenpeace claims China approves significant increase in coal power despite emissions pledge

Firstpost  

The increase in coal-fired power plant licences has raised worries that China may abandon its plans to reach carbon neutrality by 2060 and peak emissions between 2026 and 2030 Beijing, China: Greenpeace claimed Monday that China has permitted a significant increase in coal power so far this year, favouring energy supply over its goal to cut emissions from fossil fuels. …

Coal capacity climbs worldwide despite promises to slash it
1 year, 8 months ago

Coal capacity climbs worldwide despite promises to slash it

Associated Press  

The capacity to burn coal for power went up in 2022 despite global promises to phase down the fuel that’s the biggest source of planet-warming gases in the atmosphere, a report Wednesday found. The coal fleet grew by 19.5 gigawatts last year, enough to light up around 15 million homes, with nearly all newly commissioned coal projects in China, according …

India expects utilities' annual coal demand to surge about 8% after renewables shortfall
1 year, 11 months ago

India expects utilities' annual coal demand to surge about 8% after renewables shortfall

The Hindu  

India expects its power plants to burn about 8% more coal in the fiscal year ending March 2024, according to a senior government official and a Power Ministry presentation, after the country missed its 2022 renewable-energy goal by more than 30%. India expects utilities' coal demand to reach 821 million tonnes in 2023-24, according to the presentation. India is expected …

Report: World’s coal use creeps to new high in 2022
2 years ago

Report: World’s coal use creeps to new high in 2022

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Coal use across the world is set to reach a new record this year amid persistently high demand for the heavily polluting fossil fuel, the International Energy Agency said Friday. The Paris-based agency said in a new report that while coal use grew by only 1.2% in 2022, the increase pushed it to all all-time high of more …

World's coal use creeps to new high in 2022: Report
2 years ago

World's coal use creeps to new high in 2022: Report

The Hindu  

Coal use across the world is set to reach a new record this year amid persistently high demand for the heavily polluting fossil fuel, the International Energy Agency said on Friday. The Paris-based agency said in a new report that while coal use grew by only 1.2% in 2022, the increase pushed it to an all-time high of more than …

Emissions from China-invested overseas coal plants equal to whole of Spain
2 years, 1 month ago

Emissions from China-invested overseas coal plants equal to whole of Spain

The Hindu  

Carbon dioxide emissions from China-invested power plants overseas now stand at an estimated 245 million tonnes per year, about the same as the annual energy-related CO2 emissions from Spain or Thailand, new research showed on Tuesday. Chinese companies and government-run investment banks have now financed a total of 171.6 GW of overseas power generation capacity, representing a total of 648 …

Official: China mining more coal but increasing wind, solar
2 years, 2 months ago

Official: China mining more coal but increasing wind, solar

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China plans to boost coal production through 2025 to avoid a repeat of last year’s power shortages, an official said Monday, adding to setbacks in efforts to cut climate-changing carbon emissions from the biggest global source. China is a big investor in wind and solar, but jittery Communist Party leaders called for more coal-fired power after economic growth …

China doubles down on coal amidst rise in domestic energy demand
2 years, 3 months ago

China doubles down on coal amidst rise in domestic energy demand

Firstpost  

The push to shore up coal power has alarmed analysts who warn that it will make an eventual transition to a renewables-dominated energy mix more difficult Beijing: China has stepped up spending on coal in the face of extreme weather, a domestic energy crunch and rising global fuel prices – raising concerns Beijing’s policies may hinder the fight against climate …

India may need up to 28GW of additional coal-based power generation capacity by 2032: CEA
2 years, 3 months ago

India may need up to 28GW of additional coal-based power generation capacity by 2032: CEA

The Hindu  

India may need additional up to 28GW of coal-fired power generation capacity by 2032 apart from the 25GW thermal projects that are under construction, said a report by advisory body Central Electricity Authority. “It is seen that apart from under construction coal-based capacity of 25GW, the additional coal-based capacity required till 2031-32 may vary from 17 GW to around 28 …

China promotes coal in setback for efforts to cut emissions
2 years, 7 months ago

China promotes coal in setback for efforts to cut emissions

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China is promoting coal-fired power as the ruling Communist Party tries to revive a sluggish economy, prompting warnings Beijing is setting back efforts to cut climate-changing carbon emissions from the biggest global source. China is one of the biggest investors in wind and solar, but jittery leaders called for more coal-fired power after economic growth plunged last year …

China promotes coal in a setback for efforts to cut climate-changing emissions
2 years, 7 months ago

China promotes coal in a setback for efforts to cut climate-changing emissions

LA Times  

Smoke and steam rise from towers at the coal-fired Urumqi Thermal Power Plant in western China. China is promoting coal-fired power as the ruling Communist Party tries to revive a sluggish economy, prompting warnings that Beijing is setting back efforts to cut climate-changing carbon emissions from their biggest global source. China is one of the biggest investors in wind and …

China, Despite Ban On Coal Plants Abroad, Continues To Build New Ones Indonesia
2 years, 8 months ago

China, Despite Ban On Coal Plants Abroad, Continues To Build New Ones Indonesia

News 18  

More than a dozen Chinese coal power projects overseas were cancelled after a ban last year on funding such plants, but loopholes could allow 18 others to still go ahead, according to a study published Friday. Since then, Chinese developers have cancelled 15 overseas coal projects as funding dried up and host countries demanded greener alternatives, a study by the …

For India to Become Coal-free, Start with More Foreign Capital Flow to Green Sectors
3 years, 1 month ago

For India to Become Coal-free, Start with More Foreign Capital Flow to Green Sectors

News 18  

Progress, as the world has designed and defined it, requires material production which, in turn, requires energy. Those cities, the researchers wrote, “located 49 km from the nearest coalfield grew 21.1 percent faster after 1750 than cities located 85 km further away.” It is no wonder then, that in March this year, International Energy Agency chief Fatih Birol said it …

Over-reliance on coal in our power mix hurting India
3 years, 2 months ago

Over-reliance on coal in our power mix hurting India

Live Mint  

The current shortage of coal is raising the spectre of long power outages. At a broader level, the crisis also underscores India’s overwhelming dependence on coal to meet its energy needs, the significant push towards renewables notwithstanding. As of September 2021, thermal power— power generated from burning coal, gas and petroleum—comprised 60% of India’s installed capacity in power generation. In …

World's not ready to leave 'king coal' behind, transition to renewable energy sources have been slow
3 years, 2 months ago

World's not ready to leave 'king coal' behind, transition to renewable energy sources have been slow

Firstpost  

Global economic recovery means coal demand is likely to surpass its 2019 level and retain its crown of being the leading source of greenhouse gas emissions. While the Covid-19 pandemic initially caused a drop in greenhouse gas emissions as economic activity dropped, the pandemic may not have accelerated the shift to renewables: Renewables boom Renewables are now the number two …

Ahead Of Climate Talks, China Vows To Stop Building Coal Power Plants Abroad
3 years, 3 months ago

Ahead Of Climate Talks, China Vows To Stop Building Coal Power Plants Abroad

NPR  

Ahead Of Climate Talks, China Vows To Stop Building Coal Power Plants Abroad Enlarge this image toggle caption GREG BAKER/AFP via Getty Images GREG BAKER/AFP via Getty Images President Xi Jinping says China will stop financing the construction of new coal-fired power plants abroad. Xi didn't give a timetable for ending the overseas coal financing, and didn't address China's plans …

Coal India Warned Govt of Coal Shortage in February, Documents Show
3 years, 3 months ago

Coal India Warned Govt of Coal Shortage in February, Documents Show

News 18  

Coal India’s warned the adviser to the federal power ministry in February of an impending fuel shortage as utilities tapped inventories and curbed purchases despite rising coal-fired power output, documents reviewed by Reuters show. But the company was more worried this year as coal-fired power output picked up with coronavirus-related restrictions easing, while utilities tapped stockpiles instead of buying fresh …

Global emissions goals come with big cost and political hurdles
3 years, 7 months ago

Global emissions goals come with big cost and political hurdles

Live Mint  

Countries aiming to sharply reduce their emissions to meet climate goals must be prepared for staggering costs and looming political battles as they seek to overhaul swaths of their economies, climate analysts and economists say. China needs to invest $21 trillion over three decades to overhaul transportation, industry and construction while building nuclear, wind and solar production facilities to reach …

Biden needs Asia’s help to meet climate goals, but is it ready to give up coal?
3 years, 8 months ago

Biden needs Asia’s help to meet climate goals, but is it ready to give up coal?

LA Times  

Smoke and steam rise from a coal-processing plant in central China, which is the largest public funder of coal-fired power plants in the world. The Biden administration is spotlighting three powerhouse Asian countries in advance of the climate summit this week, nations whose commitment to slashing carbon emissions could prove key to the meeting’s success. Though many countries rely on …

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