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Nuclear power is considered an important component of the energy concept in the new five-year plan – it is supposed to enable growth without emissions. With 20 new reactors by 2035, the expansion is now proceeding more rapidly. However, it is still well below the original, much more ambitious plans.
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With its 14th Five-Year Plan, China aims for more independence from foreign countries and at the same time attempts to open its markets more; it wants to invest more and at the same time save more. What sounds contradictory has a method and brings opportunities for Germany and Europe.
By Frank Sieren
After years of debate, there is now a draft of a German supply chain law. This will also have an impact on companies with suppliers in Xinjiang: The German solar industry purchases solar modules that are very likely to contain primary products from the province that were manufactured using forced labor. The law hits the industry at an inopportune time. After years of stagnation, some manufacturers want to invest in production facilities again. But controlling suppliers in Xinjiang is difficult to implement, so they might have to rely on more expensive other suppliers.
By Nico Beckert
Since China has been active in Africa, Europe has also been working on new concepts for the continent. It's about time. First of all the EU must change its trade agreements with Africa. Because they offer Africa no incentives.
By Antje Sirleschtov
The recycling of spent EV batteries is still in its infancy worldwide. China will soon be the first country to be confronted with a gigantic amount of used batteries. The first recycling factories have been set up. Rules and standards for recycling have already been set. For example, by law, EV companies must collect their used batteries everywhere they sell cars. One of the pioneers in recycling is electric car pioneer BYD.
By Christiane Kuehl
Bloomberg's ranking of "green billionaires" is dominated by the Chinese. The shareholders of EV, battery and solar manufacturers are benefiting from the boom in sustainable investments. But caution is advised: Large parts of the "green fortune" are based on massively increased stock market prices.
By Nico Beckert
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!