In the revised mission letters for the new EU Commissioners, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen now pledges a 2040 target for renewable energies. However, she has toned down her announcements on climate policy.
By Manuel Berkel
China is in the midst of its decarbonization. Progress has been made in electricity, transport and steel. However, energy consumption continues to grow rapidly and the chemical sector's new focus on coal is undermining progress. What Chinese experts say and why the new NDC could hold surprises.
By Nico Beckert
Energy Commissioner-designate Dan Jørgensen has secured the clear approval of the EU Parliament. At his hearing, he declared lower energy prices to be his priority, but without being specific.
By Manuel Berkel
In order to boost the consumption of renewable energy, China wants to expand its grids, accelerate the industry's electricity generation, and produce more green hydrogen.
By Nico Beckert
China is continuing to rely on coal capacities to ensure energy security. This is shown in the current "Global Coal Exit List".
By Fabian Peltsch
Nuclear fusion could one day provide limitless, affordable energy. It's no surprise that research is in full swing all over the world. A start-up from Shanghai is currently attracting a lot of attention.
By Jörn Petring
Whether someone believes misinformation and is therefore against wind power does not depend on knowledge, but on one's worldview. This is the conclusion of a new study.
By Alexandra Endres
In response to the energy crisis, the EU member states wanted to expand renewables more quickly. Only Denmark implemented the directive on time. The Commission is now initiating infringement proceedings – Germany will probably also miss a second deadline.
By Manuel Berkel
The German wind power industry fears market distortions from Chinese competitors. One of them is now looking for a production site in Europe – including in Germany.
By Amelie Richter
The German metalworkers' union IG Metall warns of unfair competition in the wind power sector. Employee representatives criticize the market entry of Chinese suppliers in Germany and call for safeguards to secure domestic jobs.
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Renewable energies are an integral part of China's policy. The current, 14th Five-Year Plan primarily promotes the technological areas of energy and materials and focuses on the development of alternative energy sources. In contrast to the previous five-year plan, the focus is no longer on achieving global technological leadership in renewable energy technologies, but rather on expanding the infrastructure and strengthening the economic and secure energy supply. In the 14th Five-Year Plan, the Chinese Ministry of Energy (NEA) has given concrete figures for renewable energy. Thus, the total installed capacity of wind power and solar is to reach 1200 GW by 2030. As early as 2020, China's energy system experienced record renewable energy growth despite the coronavirus crisis. By 2025, the final 16.5 percent should be reached. From Production & Development to China's Roadmap to Carbon Neutrality to Coal Turnaround - China Renewable Energy News from the Table.Media Editorial Team!
