Following Robert Habeck's trip to China, there appear to be signs of easing in the dispute over electric vehicle tariffs between the EU and China. However, China's overcapacity in the wind power industry could soon spark new conflicts. Chinese manufacturers are aggressively entering the global market and could exploit the crisis facing Western manufacturers.
By Nico Beckert
Over 800 coal power plants in developing countries could be profitably shut down and replaced with clean solar energy by 2030, according to a recent report.
By Lukas Bayer
The International Energy Agency (IEA) warns that the global target of tripling renewable energies is likely to be missed. Expansion must be accelerated in almost all regions worldwide. The IEA proposes that specific targets be included in national UN climate plans.
By Carolyn Braun
China has built massive overcapacity in green technologies such as batteries and solar panels, which are feared in the West. However, for developing countries and climate protection, these affordable products are a blessing.
By Christiane Kuehl
China's carbon emissions fell surprisingly in March. This increases the likelihood that the People's Republic may have already reached the emissions peak.
By Christiane Kuehl
Small floating solar parks have been under construction along the shallow east coast of China for some time. Now the construction of the world's largest offshore solar power plant has begun. The operator is a nuclear power company that wants to integrate its reactors with the solar plant.
By Christiane Kuehl
US President Joe Biden is increasing tariffs on Chinese battery imports. This comes at an unfavorable time for Europe, as the tariffs could lead to even more imports from China, making the ramp-up of European battery factories even more difficult.
By Nico Beckert
Heat pumps are a key technology in the socio-ecological transformation. However, the ‘heating hammer’ debate of the past year has left many German homeowners uncertain and sales sharply declining.
By Carsten Hübner
Fears of a wave of Chinese exports are spreading in Brussels and Washington. The country has huge overcapacities, particularly in "green technologies" such as batteries and solar panels. However, cheap products are a blessing for developing countries and climate protection.
By Christian Mihatsch
Despite the Middle East crisis, Chancellor Scholz is making time for his planned visit to the Bosch plant for hydrogen drives in Chongqing. The plant is an example of how German companies still have opportunities for future technologies in China.
By Christiane Kuehl
