Energy security and climate policy will be important issues at the upcoming National People's Congress. After years of a coal boom, the pendulum could now swing back toward climate action.
By Christiane Kuehl
The EU states added a record amount of wind energy last year. However, this is still far too little to achieve the EU's climate targets.
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The new strongman at the helm of China's financial regulator is known for his boldness and for stimulating the economy with megaprojects. Initiatives labeled "green" could benefit from his appointment.
By Experts Table.Briefings
China is rapidly constructing energy storage facilities, albeit primarily due to government mandates rather than economic incentives. These storage facilities are urgently needed to efficiently utilize the capacities of renewable energies.
By Christiane Kuehl
China's manufacturers of offshore wind turbines suffered a decline in profits in 2023. Expansion slowed, partly due to the loss of subsidies, bureaucratic hurdles and increasingly scarce marine areas.
By Christiane Kuehl
Offshore wind turbine developer Ørsted plans to cut 800 jobs and withdraws from key markets. Turbine manufacturer Vestas, on the other hand, is optimistic about the new fiscal year.
By Nico Beckert
Last week, European solar module manufacturers urged the EU to take immediate action to prevent local companies from having to close due to price pressure from Chinese imports. The EU Commission has now rejected this – in the interests of the green transition.
By Amelie Richter
International organizations warn that the expansion of power grids around the world is too slow. This also jeopardizes the expansion targets for renewable energies in Europe. The IEA and IRENA call for faster approval procedures, more investment, better planning and the expansion of domestic supply chains.
By Lukas Knigge
For the EU to become climate-neutral, carbon dioxide must also be captured from fossil fuel power plants. The target is 26 to 41 million tons per year by 2040. This is according to the Commission's impact assessment on the climate target for 2040, which is available to Table.Media.
By Manuel Berkel
Taiwan's dependence on imported fossil fuels is high. A Chinese trade blockade would dramatically jeopardize the country's energy supply. Therefore, renewable energies also strengthen the country's security.
By Maximilian Arnhold
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!
