Renewables grew rapidly in 2023, but must grow faster still to meet climate change target, IEA says
11 months, 1 week ago

Renewables grew rapidly in 2023, but must grow faster still to meet climate change target, IEA says

Associated Press  

BENGALURU, India — The world’s renewable energy grew at its fastest rate in the past 25 years in 2023, the International Energy Agency reported Thursday in its first assessment since nations agreed in December on ambitious new targets to slow dangerous climate change. The Paris-based agency said rapid growth of solar in China was the main driver as the world added nearly 510 gigawatts — enough to power nearly 51 million homes for a year — with Europe, the United States and Brazil IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol said renewable energy is on course to increase by 2 1/2 times by 2030. The IEA expects 3,700 gigawatts of clean energy capacity to be added by 2028 across 130 countries, with solar and wind energy accounting for almost all of it. The report finds that the key challenges to clean energy growth in developed countries are policy uncertainties, fragile economic environments and insufficient investment in electricity transmission grids to accommodate greater shares of renewables.

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Greener self-sufficient power grid prioritized
5 days, 14 hours ago

Greener self-sufficient power grid prioritized

China Daily  

China is set to further enhance its energy self-sufficiency while expanding its renewable energy dominance in the coming years, said the National Energy Administration during a conference in Beijing on Sunday. The country's total power generation capacity stands at around 3.32 billion kilowatts this year, with electricity output reaching 10 trillion kilowatt-hours, up 5.7 percent year-on-year, it said. China continued …

China maintains high utilization rates of wind, solar power
1 week, 1 day ago

China maintains high utilization rates of wind, solar power

China Daily  

BEIJING -- China has maintained high utilization rates of wind and solar power, official data showed Sunday, suggesting the world's renewables powerhouse has ensured both speed and quality in its green drive. By the end of 2024, the country's installed wind power capacity reached 510 million kilowatts, while its solar power capacity stood at 840 million kilowatts. In the first …

China is racing towards a future powered by wind and solar
1 month ago

China is racing towards a future powered by wind and solar

CNN  

CNN — High above the sand dunes of China’s Kubuqi desert, nearly 200,000 solar panels have been carefully placed in rows to create the outline of a galloping steed. As President-elect Donald Trump is likely to roll back on the US’ role as a global climate leader, experts say China will have to lead the charge. And as the world’s …

China ranks first globally in offshore wind power connected to national grid
1 month ago

China ranks first globally in offshore wind power connected to national grid

China Daily  

A wind farm generates power for grids in Zhoushan, Zhejiang province. NANNING -- China had built and connected 39.1 million kilowatts of offshore wind power to its national grid by the third quarter of 2024, ranking first globally, according to a conference on offshore wind power industrial chain cooperation. China has formed relatively complete technological and industrial chains of offshore …

China ranks first globally in offshore wind power connected to national grid
1 month ago

China ranks first globally in offshore wind power connected to national grid

China Daily  

A wind farm generates power for grids in Zhoushan, Zhejiang province. NANNING -- China had built and connected 39.1 million kilowatts of offshore wind power to its national grid by the third quarter of 2024, ranking first globally, according to a conference on offshore wind power industrial chain cooperation. China has formed relatively complete technological and industrial chains of offshore …

Siemens Energy to deepen collaboration in China
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Siemens Energy to deepen collaboration in China

China Daily  

Siemens Energy to deepen collaboration in China By ZHENG XIN China Daily Updated: Nov 08, 2024 Siemens Energy is poised to deepen its commitment to China, expanding collaboration with local partners to support the energy transition in the country and globally, according to Christian Bruch, president and chief executive officer of Siemens Energy AG. "The Chinese modernization and its energy …

Siemens Energy to deepen collaboration in China
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Siemens Energy to deepen collaboration in China

China Daily  

Siemens Energy is poised to deepen its commitment to China, expanding collaboration with local partners to support the energy transition in the country and globally, according to Christian Bruch, president and chief executive officer of Siemens Energy AG. "The Chinese modernization and its energy transition call for higher-level international cooperation and technological innovation, which presents extensive market opportunities for international …

Siemens Energy to deepen collaboration in China
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Siemens Energy to deepen collaboration in China

China Daily  

Siemens Energy is poised to deepen its commitment to China, expanding collaboration with local partners to support the energy transition in the country and globally, according to Christian Bruch, president and chief executive officer of Siemens Energy AG. "The Chinese modernization and its energy transition call for higher-level international cooperation and technological innovation, which presents extensive market opportunities for international …

Siemens Energy to deepen collaboration in China
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Siemens Energy to deepen collaboration in China

China Daily  

Siemens Energy to deepen collaboration in China By ZHENG XIN China Daily Updated: Nov 08, 2024 Siemens Energy is poised to deepen its commitment to China, expanding collaboration with local partners to support the energy transition in the country and globally, according to Christian Bruch, president and chief executive officer of Siemens Energy AG. "The Chinese modernization and its energy …

UK Can Meet 2030 Clean Power Target With Less Wind Than Promised
1 month, 2 weeks ago

UK Can Meet 2030 Clean Power Target With Less Wind Than Promised

Live Mint  

-- The UK has a narrow pathway to achieve the government’s goal of a clean power grid by 2030, and it may not need as much offshore wind as promised to get there. The operator designed two strategies for reaching this decade’s target, describing each as “challenging, but realistic and cost-effective.” One relies heavily on the expansion of renewable power, …

China's Energy Storage Sector Booms, with New Energy Storage Capacity Surging to 300 GW by 2030
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

China's Energy Storage Sector Booms, with New Energy Storage Capacity Surging to 300 GW by 2030

China Daily  

China's energy storage sector is experiencing rapid growth, with a 99.6 percent year-on-year growth and 91.3 GW in cumulative installed capacity in 2023. This surge is largely attributable to China's aggressive expansion in renewable energy infrastructure, particularly large-scale wind and photovoltaic power bases.

China's Energy Storage Sector Booms, with New Plants Shifting Focus to Market-Driven Growth
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

China's Energy Storage Sector Booms, with New Plants Shifting Focus to Market-Driven Growth

China Daily  

China's energy storage sector is experiencing rapid growth, with a 99.6 percent year-on-year growth and 91.3 GW in cumulative installed capacity in 2023. This surge is largely attributable to China's aggressive expansion in renewable energy infrastructure, particularly large-scale wind and photovoltaic power bases.

China's Energy Storage Sector Booms, with New Plants Shifting Focus to Market-Driven Growth
Trending News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

China's Energy Storage Sector Booms, with New Plants Shifting Focus to Market-Driven Growth

China Daily  

China's energy storage sector has experienced rapid growth in recent years, with a 99.6 percent year-on-year growth and 91.3 GW in cumulative installed capacity in 2023. This surge is largely attributable to China's aggressive expansion in renewable energy infrastructure, particularly large-scale wind and photovoltaic power bases.

China's Renewable Energy Sector: A Greener Future, Reduced Carbon Footprint
Trending News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

China's Renewable Energy Sector: A Greener Future, Reduced Carbon Footprint

China Daily  

China's renewable energy sector has significantly reduced carbon emissions, generating equivalent to 2.46 billion metric tons of carbon emissions reductions both domestically and globally. The country's renewable energy generation reached nearly 3 trillion kilowatt-hours, representing almost one-third of the country's total power consumption, with the installed capacity for wind and solar power accounting for 54.7 percent of the total. The …

China's Renewable Energy Sector: A Greener Future, a Cleaner Future
1 month, 2 weeks ago

China's Renewable Energy Sector: A Greener Future, a Cleaner Future

China Daily  

China's renewable energy sector has significantly reduced carbon emissions, generating equivalent to 2.46 billion metric tons of carbon emissions reductions both domestically and globally. The country's renewable energy generation reached nearly 3 trillion kilowatt-hours, representing almost one-third of the country's total power consumption, with the installed capacity for wind and solar power accounting for 54.7 percent of the total. The …

Country's green drive hits major milestone
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Country's green drive hits major milestone

China Daily  

By Liu Yukun | China Daily | Updated: 2024-11-01 09:09 Aerial photo taken on Aug 19, 2020 shows wind turbines in Jiucaiping scenic spot in Southwest China's Guizhou province. China achieved a major milestone in renewable energy development with installations of wind and solar power generating units surpassing 1.2 billion kilowatts, six years ahead of schedule, said the National Energy …

China's Advancements in Green Energy Technology: A Beacon for the Global Shift
Top News
2 months ago

China's Advancements in Green Energy Technology: A Beacon for the Global Shift

China Daily  

China's advancements in green energy technology and industrial chain have made significant strides in supporting the global shift toward green and low-carbon energy. The country has developed a complete wind and photovoltaic industry chain, contributing to reducing costs and facilitating the world's green energy transition. China has also made significant strides in recent years in advancing renewable energy technologies, including …

China's Green Energy Push: A Wind of Change
2 months ago

China's Green Energy Push: A Wind of Change

China Daily  

China's wind and solar energy installations surpass coal power, marking a significant milestone in the country's transition to renewable energy sources. The installed capacity of wind and photovoltaic reached 1.18 billion kW in June, exceeding the target set for 2030 six years ahead of schedule. By 2060, wind and photovoltaic installed capacity will exceed 5 billion kW, with most power …

China's Advancements in Green Energy Technology: A Beacon for the Global Shift
Top News
2 months ago

China's Advancements in Green Energy Technology: A Beacon for the Global Shift

China Daily  

China's advancements in green energy technology and industrial chain have made significant strides in supporting the global shift toward green and low-carbon energy. The country has developed a complete wind and photovoltaic industry chain, contributing to reducing costs and facilitating the world's green energy transition. China has also made notable progress in advancing renewable energy technologies, including the development of …

China's Advancements in Green Energy Technology: A Beacon for the Global Shift
Top News
2 months ago

China's Advancements in Green Energy Technology: A Beacon for the Global Shift

China Daily  

China's advancements in green energy technology and industrial chain have made significant strides in supporting the global shift toward green and low-carbon energy. The country has developed a complete wind and photovoltaic industry chain, contributing to reducing costs and facilitating the world's green energy transition. China has also made significant strides in recent years in advancing renewable energy technologies, including …

China's Green Energy Push: A Breakthrough in Wind and Solar Power
2 months ago

China's Green Energy Push: A Breakthrough in Wind and Solar Power

China Daily  

China's wind and solar energy installations surpass coal power, marking a significant milestone in the country's transition to renewable energy sources. The installed capacity of wind and photovoltaic reached 1.18 billion kW in June, exceeding the target set for 2030 six years ahead of schedule. By 2060, wind and photovoltaic installed capacity will exceed 5 billion kW, with most power …

China's Advancements in Green Energy Technology: A Beacon for the Global Shift
Top News
2 months ago

China's Advancements in Green Energy Technology: A Beacon for the Global Shift

China Daily  

China's advancements in green energy technology and industrial chain have made significant strides in supporting the global shift toward green and low-carbon energy. The country has developed a complete wind and photovoltaic industry chain, contributing to reducing costs and facilitating the world's green energy transition. China has also made notable progress in advancing renewable energy technologies, including the development of …

China and Africa to Deepen Renewable Energy Collaboration
2 months, 1 week ago

China and Africa to Deepen Renewable Energy Collaboration

China Daily  

China and Africa are poised for extensive collaboration in the realm of renewable energy, with the continent's abundant resources aligning with China's advanced expertise in wind and solar power technologies. This partnership guarantees energy security and propels Africa toward green, low-carbon practices and sustainable development, yielding a host of mutually beneficial outcomes.

Clean energy to meet nearly half of world’s electricity demand by 2030
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Clean energy to meet nearly half of world’s electricity demand by 2030

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Nearly half of the world’s …

China's green, low-carbon development nurtures new opportunities: official
2 months, 3 weeks ago

China's green, low-carbon development nurtures new opportunities: official

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-09-27 10:47 A wind farm generates power for grids in Zhoushan, Zhejiang province. BEIJING - China's green and low-carbon development features bright spots and nurtures new opportunities, an official with the country's energy administration has said. Wind power and photovoltaics have become major contributors to China's newly added installed capacity and important forces in the country's energy …

Energy transition opens new vistas for solar, wind power companies
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Energy transition opens new vistas for solar, wind power companies

China Daily  

Technicians check solar panels in Zhoushan, Zhejiang province. BEIJING - Over the past three months, Anhui Huasun Energy Co Ltd has been racing against time to make solar modules for a gigantic photovoltaic project in China's Xinjiang. "The proportion of coal consumption in China's total energy consumption stood at 55.3 percent in 2023, and thus the potential for green and …

Energy transition opens new vistas for solar, wind power companies
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Energy transition opens new vistas for solar, wind power companies

China Daily  

Technicians check solar panels in Zhoushan, Zhejiang province. BEIJING - Over the past three months, Anhui Huasun Energy Co Ltd has been racing against time to make solar modules for a gigantic photovoltaic project in China's Xinjiang. "The proportion of coal consumption in China's total energy consumption stood at 55.3 percent in 2023, and thus the potential for green and …

Nation's clean energy drive marches forward
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Nation's clean energy drive marches forward

China Daily  

Employees install solar panels at a power station in Zhangye, Gansu province, on Sept 7. China's renewable energy capacity surged to 1.27 billion kilowatts by the end of August, accounting for 40.7 percent of the nation's total power generation capacity, amid the country's accelerating efforts to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels and transition toward a greener low-carbon economy, said …

The revolution of renewable energy in China
3 months ago

The revolution of renewable energy in China

China Daily  

In recent years, China has emerged as a global leader in renewable energy, setting determined goals and accomplishing extraordinary milestones. As the world grapples with the urgent need to shift towards sustainable energy sources, China's efforts in renewable energy serve as a model for other nations. The 13th Five-Year Plan marked a critical turning point in China's renewable energy path …

Coal-rich Shanxi ramps up clean energy capacity
3 months, 1 week ago

Coal-rich Shanxi ramps up clean energy capacity

China Daily  

Experts and industry insiders gather at the 2024 Taiyuan Energy Low Carbon Development Forum in Shanxi province on Tuesday. ZHU XINGXIN/CHINA DAILY Shanxi, one of China's coal-rich provinces, should step up promoting clean and efficient coal use while expanding renewable energy capacity to ensure long-term stability and development, industry insiders have said. By the end of 2023, renewable energy accounted …

Coal-rich Shanxi ramps up clean energy capacity
3 months, 1 week ago

Coal-rich Shanxi ramps up clean energy capacity

China Daily  

Experts and industry insiders gather at the 2024 Taiyuan Energy Low Carbon Development Forum in Shanxi province on Tuesday. ZHU XINGXIN/CHINA DAILY Shanxi, one of China's coal-rich provinces, should step up promoting clean and efficient coal use while expanding renewable energy capacity to ensure long-term stability and development, industry insiders have said. By the end of 2023, renewable energy accounted …

Coal-rich Shanxi ramps up clean energy capacity
3 months, 1 week ago

Coal-rich Shanxi ramps up clean energy capacity

China Daily  

By ZHENG XIN and ZHU XINGXIN Experts and industry insiders gather at the 2024 Taiyuan Energy Low Carbon Development Forum in Shanxi province on Tuesday. ZHU XINGXIN/CHINA DAILY Shanxi, one of China's coal-rich provinces, should step up promoting clean and efficient coal use while expanding renewable energy capacity to ensure long-term stability and development, industry insiders have said. By the …

Nation helps drive global transition to green energy
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Nation helps drive global transition to green energy

China Daily  

By ZHENG XIN | CHINA DAILY | Updated: 2024-08-30 07:04 An aerial drone photo taken on June 6, 2024 shows the wind power equipment at a low carbon-dioxide emission industrial park in Sheyang, Yancheng, East China's Jiangsu province. China's green energy development has become an engine for the global energy transition, which has substantially eased global inflation pressures while addressing …

Nation helps drive global transition to green energy
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Nation helps drive global transition to green energy

China Daily  

An aerial drone photo taken on June 6, 2024 shows the wind power equipment at a low carbon-dioxide emission industrial park in Sheyang, Yancheng, East China's Jiangsu province. China's green energy development has become an engine for the global energy transition, which has substantially eased global inflation pressures while addressing climate change, according to a white paper issued on Thursday. …

White paper claims one quarter of China's energy now comes from clean sources
3 months, 3 weeks ago

White paper claims one quarter of China's energy now comes from clean sources

The Hindu  

A quarter of all the energy China consumes now comes from clean sources, according to research published Thursday, as Beijing rapidly pivots its huge economy to a greener footing. A white paper published Thursday said the proportion of "clean energy" in total national consumption rose from 15.5% to 26.4% over the past decade, according to State news agency Xinhua. It …

China makes historic breakthroughs in green energy development: white paper
3 months, 3 weeks ago

China makes historic breakthroughs in green energy development: white paper

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-08-29 11:04 Technicians check solar panels in Zhoushan, Zhejiang province. BEIJING - China has made historic breakthroughs in green and low-carbon energy development over the past decade amid its quest for a sustainable future, according to a white paper issued Thursday. Clean energy accounted for 26.4 percent of the country's total energy use in 2023, up from …

China becomes world's largest investor in energy transition
3 months, 3 weeks ago

China becomes world's largest investor in energy transition

China Daily  

State Grid employees check solar power panels in the Tibet autonomous region. China, with continuous technological innovation in new energy during the past few years, has become the world's largest investor in energy transition, and has contributed substantially to global energy transition and a clean world, said a white paper issued on Thursday. The country's investment in energy transition reached …

China makes historic breakthroughs in green energy development: white paper
3 months, 3 weeks ago

China makes historic breakthroughs in green energy development: white paper

China Daily  

Technicians check solar panels in Zhoushan, Zhejiang province. BEIJING - China has made historic breakthroughs in green and low-carbon energy development over the past decade amid its quest for a sustainable future, according to a white paper issued Thursday. Clean energy accounted for 26.4 percent of the country's total energy use in 2023, up from 15.5 percent in 2013, while …

New energy targets realized ahead of deadline
3 months, 4 weeks ago

New energy targets realized ahead of deadline

China Daily  

A vast expanse of solar panels shadows the surface of a semi-desert in Northwest China's Qinghai province, turning it into a photovoltaic park. According to data from the Chinese National Energy Administration, by the end of July 2024, the total installed capacity of power generation nationwide reached 3.1 billion kilowatts. Of this, solar power had an installed capacity of about …

New energy targets realized ahead of deadline
3 months, 4 weeks ago

New energy targets realized ahead of deadline

China Daily  

A vast expanse of solar panels shadows the surface of a semi-desert in Northwest China's Qinghai province, turning it into a photovoltaic park. According to data from the Chinese National Energy Administration, by the end of July 2024, the total installed capacity of power generation nationwide reached 3.1 billion kilowatts. Of this, solar power had an installed capacity of about …

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 …

Nation sees big strides in clean energy
4 months, 1 week ago

Nation sees big strides in clean energy

China Daily  

A wind farm generates power for grids in Zhoushan, Zhejiang province. Ma Jun, director of the Beijing-based Institute of Public and Environmental Affairs, said that China managed to make such significant progress thanks to a series of forward-looking policies for renewable energy development, guided by Xi Jinping Thought on Ecological Civilization. Targeting much smaller areas, the area-specific environmental management mechanism …

Nation sees big strides in clean energy
4 months, 1 week ago

Nation sees big strides in clean energy

China Daily  

A wind farm generates power for grids in Zhoushan, Zhejiang province. Ma Jun, director of the Beijing-based Institute of Public and Environmental Affairs, said that China managed to make such significant progress thanks to a series of forward-looking policies for renewable energy development, guided by Xi Jinping Thought on Ecological Civilization. Targeting much smaller areas, the area-specific environmental management mechanism …

Nation sees big strides in clean energy
4 months, 1 week ago

Nation sees big strides in clean energy

China Daily  

A wind farm generates power for grids in Zhoushan, Zhejiang province. Ma Jun, director of the Beijing-based Institute of Public and Environmental Affairs, said that China managed to make such significant progress thanks to a series of forward-looking policies for renewable energy development, guided by Xi Jinping Thought on Ecological Civilization. Targeting much smaller areas, the area-specific environmental management mechanism …

Nation sees big strides in clean energy
4 months, 1 week ago

Nation sees big strides in clean energy

China Daily  

A wind farm generates power for grids in Zhoushan, Zhejiang province. Ma Jun, director of the Beijing-based Institute of Public and Environmental Affairs, said that China managed to make such significant progress thanks to a series of forward-looking policies for renewable energy development, guided by Xi Jinping Thought on Ecological Civilization. Targeting much smaller areas, the area-specific environmental management mechanism …

China to overhaul electricity system for green growth, energy security
4 months, 2 weeks ago

China to overhaul electricity system for green growth, energy security

China Daily  

CHINA DAILY/XINHUA | Updated: 2024-08-09 09:36 An employee works on a solar panel production line in Suqian, Jiangsu province. WANG LI/FOR CHINA DAILY China has unveiled an action plan to speed up the building of a "new electricity system" as part of the country's efforts to pursue low-carbon development and ensure energy security. China aims to raise the total installed …

IEA says China renewables benefit world
4 months, 3 weeks ago

IEA says China renewables benefit world

China Daily  

Technicians install photovoltaic panels at a solar power farm in Dongshan county, Fujian province. The rapid growth of renewable energy in China is outpacing the pursuit of national carbon goals, significantly aiding the global shift toward green energy, experts said. By the end of June, China's grid-connected wind power capacity stood at 470 million kW, and grid-connected solar power capacity …

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 …

China Energy powers efforts to increase green transition, reduce fossil fuels
4 months, 3 weeks ago

China Energy powers efforts to increase green transition, reduce fossil fuels

China Daily  

China Energy Investment Corp — the world's largest power producer and the top wind power developer in terms of installed capacity — continued to accelerate its green energy transition during the first half this year while ensuring domestic energy security, helping to diversify the nation's energy mix and reducing dependence on fossil fuels. The company's power generation installed capacity reached …

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