China ranks first globally in offshore wind power connected to national grid
4 months, 1 week 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 wind power, covering design, manufacturing, construction, operations and maintenance, according to the conference held Saturday in Beihai, Suth China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region. Participants at the conference discussed issues such as strategic innovation, key offshore wind power technologies, as well as international cooperation on modern offshore wind power industrial chains. China's installed offshore wind power capacity grew from under 5 million kilowatts in 2018 to 37.7 million kilowatts as of 2023, accounting for 50 percent of the global total.

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Yangjiang scales up green energy plans
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Yangjiang scales up green energy plans

China Daily  

Yangjiang, Guangdong's largest energy city, is striving to become a "green energy capital" with international influence, driving the green transformation of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. "Yangjiang generated more than 90 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity last year, providing 79 percent of its power to the Greater Bay Area, making it a stable energy supply base closest to the region," …

China built out record amount of wind and solar power in 2024
2 months ago

China built out record amount of wind and solar power in 2024

Associated Press  

China raced ahead building renewable energy last year, installing more wind and solar power than ever before and continuing to leave all other countries in the dust. The nation put up 357 gigawatts of solar and wind, a 45% and 18% increase, respectively, over what was operating at the end of 2023, according to China’s National Energy Administration. Given the …

CHN Energy reports record year for renewable capacity
2 months, 1 week ago

CHN Energy reports record year for renewable capacity

China Daily  

By Zheng Xin | China Daily | Updated: 2025-01-18 09:47 Workers install solar panels in rural Yinchuan, Ningxia Hui autonomous region. YUAN HONGYAN/FOR CHINA DAILY CHN Energy Investment Group is on track to step up investment in renewable energy and clean utilization of coal this year, after the group's renewable energy installed capacity hit a record high in 2024. Last …

Shanghai records 6.68b kWh in green power trading for 2025
2 months, 1 week ago

Shanghai records 6.68b kWh in green power trading for 2025

China Daily  

By Zheng Xin | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2025-01-17 16:51 The State Grid Shanghai Electric Power Company reported a record 6.68 billion kilowatt-hour in green power trading for 2025, a new historical high, as government efforts to expand the sector intensify, the company said on Friday. Among them, the inter-provincial green power trading volume reached 6.07 billion kWh, while the intra-city …

Asia’s yawning renewables lead may onl
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Asia’s yawning renewables lead may onl

Live Mint  

By Gavin Maguire LITTLETON, Colorado, Jan 15 - Asia has widened its renewable energy capacity lead over all other regions, adding a record 450,000 megawatts of new renewable capacity in 2024, according to data compiled by LSEG. That capacity addition dwarfs the roughly 109,000 MW added in Europe and the 93,000 MW added in North America last year, and cements …

South-South cooperation an important way for Chinese wind power to go global
2 months, 2 weeks ago

South-South cooperation an important way for Chinese wind power to go global

China Daily  

The file photo shows a wind power plant in Zhangjiakou, North China's Hebei province. By leveraging international cooperation models like South-South cooperation, Chinese wind power companies can overcome international trade barriers while playing a crucial role in optimizing the global energy landscape. The reason why China's wind power sector can hold such an important position in the global market is …

Greener self-sufficient power grid prioritized
3 months, 1 week 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
3 months, 1 week 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 maintains high utilization rates of wind, solar power
3 months, 1 week 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 Focus: World's highest wind farm powers up clean energy development
3 months, 2 weeks ago

China Focus: World's highest wind farm powers up clean energy development

China Daily  

This aerial drone photo taken on Oct 22, 2024 shows a view of the wind farm project with the highest nacelle at an altitude of 5,305 meters in Baxoi county, Southwest China's Xizang autonomous region. LHASA -- China has achieved another breakthrough in wind power development at ultra-high altitudes, with the world's highest wind power project in Xizang autonomous region …

Nation to beef up offshore wind power
4 months, 1 week ago

Nation to beef up offshore wind power

China Daily  

An offshore wind farm seen in Fuqing, Fujian province. China is speeding up efforts to build a complete offshore wind power industry chain that will eventually benefit all players involved, said industry experts. "Companies along the industry chain should strengthen coordination, leverage complementary advantages and pursue mutually beneficial cooperation," Shu said during the 2024 Offshore Wind Power Modern Industry Chain …

China ranks first globally in offshore wind power connected to national grid
4 months, 1 week 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 is racing towards a future powered by wind and solar
4 months, 1 week 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's Energy Storage Sector Booms, with New Energy Storage Capacity Surging to 300 GW by 2030
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4 months, 3 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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4 months, 3 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 Energy Storage Sector Booms, with New Plants Shifting Focus to Market-Driven Growth
Trending News
4 months, 3 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 Renewable Energy Sector: A Greener Future, a Cleaner Future
4 months, 3 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 …

China's Renewable Energy Sector: A Greener Future, Reduced Carbon Footprint
Trending News
4 months, 3 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 …

Country's green drive hits major milestone
4 months, 4 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
5 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
5 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
5 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
5 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
5 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
5 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 …

Clean energy to meet nearly half of world’s electricity demand by 2030
5 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 …

Zhanjiang's offshore power production transformed by green efforts
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Zhanjiang's offshore power production transformed by green efforts

China Daily  

Editor's Note: This year marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, and to celebrate, we are publishing a series of stories illustrating how Zhanjiang city in Guangdong province has advanced Chinese modernization. Featuring rich resources and favorable geographic conditions, Zhanjiang is suited for the green development of offshore oilfields and the large-scale construction of …

Zhanjiang's offshore power production transformed by green efforts
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Zhanjiang's offshore power production transformed by green efforts

China Daily  

Editor's Note: This year marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, and to celebrate, we are publishing a series of stories illustrating how Zhanjiang city in Guangdong province has advanced Chinese modernization. Featuring rich resources and favorable geographic conditions, Zhanjiang is suited for the green development of offshore oilfields and the large-scale construction of …

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

The revolution of renewable energy in China
6 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 …

Guangdong puts world's largest typhoon-resistant wind-fishery into operation
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Guangdong puts world's largest typhoon-resistant wind-fishery into operation

China Daily  

The world's largest typhoon-resistant wind-fishery integrated platform was put into operation in Shanwei of Guangdong province on Wednesday, said its operator China General Nuclear Power Group. The project, designed to withstand super typhoons of up to Category 17, is expected to generate an annual output value of 54 million yuan upon full production, serving as an important demonstration for the …

New energy targets realized ahead of deadline
7 months 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
7 months 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's installed power generation capacity up 14%
7 months ago

China's installed power generation capacity up 14%

China Daily  

Technicians check solar panels installed on a former coal mining site in Yuxian county, Shanxi province. ZHU XINGXIN/CHINA DAILY BEIJING - China's installed power generation capacity expanded 14 percent year-on-year in the first seven months of this year, data from the National Energy Administration showed on Friday. The country's total installed power generation capacity reached approximately 3.1 billion kilowatts by …

China's installed power generation capacity up 14%
7 months ago

China's installed power generation capacity up 14%

China Daily  

Technicians check solar panels installed on a former coal mining site in Yuxian county, Shanxi province. ZHU XINGXIN/CHINA DAILY BEIJING - China's installed power generation capacity expanded 14 percent year-on-year in the first seven months of this year, data from the National Energy Administration showed on Friday. The country's total installed power generation capacity reached approximately 3.1 billion kilowatts by …

Nation sees big strides in clean energy
7 months, 2 weeks 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
7 months, 2 weeks 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
7 months, 2 weeks 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
7 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Wind power platform sets sail from Nansha
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Wind power platform sets sail from Nansha

China Daily  

Updated: 2024-08-13 nansha.guangdong.chinadaily.com.cn On Aug 11, the floating wind power platform with the world's largest single-unit capacity, Mingyang Tiancheng, set sail from Nansha, Guangzhou, heading to the Mingyang Qingzhou Four Seas Offshore Wind Farm in Yangjiang, Guangdong. It is a milestone event that occurred in the global offshore wind power sector. The floating column adopts the "glass fiber shell + …

Fujian wind farm helps drastically cut CO2 emissions
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Fujian wind farm helps drastically cut CO2 emissions

China Daily  

By ZHOU JIN | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-08-09 Wind turbines at the Fuqing Xinghua Bay Offshore Wind Farm, Fujian province, Nov 10, 2021. In Xinghua Bay, Fuqing city of Southeast Fujian province, 59 offshore wind turbines are lined up three kilometers off the coast, spinning tirelessly. The Fuqing Xinghua Bay Offshore Wind Farm is a joint investment by Fujian Energy …

Fujian wind farm helps drastically cut CO2 emissions
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Fujian wind farm helps drastically cut CO2 emissions

China Daily  

Wind turbines at Fuqing Xinghua Bay Offshore Wind Farm, Fujian province, Nov 10, 2021. In Xinghua Bay, Fuqing city of Southeast Fujian province, 59 offshore wind turbines are lined up three kilometers off the coast, spinning tirelessly. The Fuqing Xinghua Bay Offshore Wind Farm is a joint investment by Fujian Energy Group and China Three Gorges Group, with a total …

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

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

Wind, solar power surpasses coal power
8 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 …

Renewable energy use on the rise nationwide
8 months ago

Renewable energy use on the rise nationwide

China Daily  

By ZHENG XIN | China Daily | Updated: 2024-07-24 09:25 Aerial photo taken on Aug 19, 2020 shows wind turbines in Jiucaiping scenic spot in Southwest China's Guizhou province. According to the report, China's renewable energy generation reached 1,469.1 billion kilowatt-hours last year, a year-on-year increase of 23 percent, accounting for 15.8 percent of the total power generation, an increase …

Renewable energy use on the rise nationwide
8 months ago

Renewable energy use on the rise nationwide

China Daily  

Aerial photo taken on Aug 19, 2020 shows wind turbines in Jiucaiping scenic spot in Southwest China's Guizhou province. According to the report, China's renewable energy generation reached 1,469.1 billion kilowatt-hours last year, a year-on-year increase of 23 percent, accounting for 15.8 percent of the total power generation, an increase of 2.1 percentage points compared to the previous year. "China's …

New energy helps in green transition
8 months, 1 week ago

New energy helps in green transition

China Daily  

Technicians check a power transmission tower in Chuzhou, Anhui province. SONG WEIXING/FOR CHINA DAILY Installations of new energy in China, including solar and wind, were predominant in the power sector last year, further accelerating the country's green and low-carbon transition, the China Electricity Council said. Investments in national power generation projects reached 1.02 trillion yuan, up 37.7 percent year-on-year, while …

Non-fossil fuel power generation to near 70% by 2030
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Non-fossil fuel power generation to near 70% by 2030

China Daily  

A wind farm generates power for grids in Zhoushan, Zhejiang province. The growth rate of electricity consumption this year in China will be close to that of 2023, a 6.7 percent year-on-year, while new installations of renewable energy in 2024 will also continue to rapidly grow, according to the annual development report of China's electric power industry 2024 released by …

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