Although China is investing huge sums in renewable energies, coal and nuclear power plants, the country is dependent on enormous energy imports. But this could soon change, as an analysis by the Boston Consulting Group shows.
By Christian Domke Seidel
A transformation of the energy system towards sustainable, low-carbon solutions is essential in order to achieve the goals of international climate policy. All news on the energy system and energy from the Table.Media editorial team. What is energy? Energy is a fundamental physical quantity that describes the ability of an energy system to perform work or release heat. It exists in various forms such as kinetic energy (kinetic energy), potential energy (positional energy), thermal energy (heat energy), electrical energy and others. Energy can neither be generated nor destroyed, but only converted into another form. In our everyday lives, we encounter various energy systems and forms of energy, be it in the form of electricity, light, heat or movement. Conventional energy sources: Energy systems and forms of energy Energy systems and how energy is generated plays a central role in the global context of climate change and climate policy. The choice of energy form has a direct impact on greenhouse gas emissions and the ecological footprint. Conventional forms of energy generally refer to energy sources that are traditionally used to generate electricity. These conventional forms of energy have enabled the industrial revolution and the growth of modern society, but also contribute significantly to climate change, as the burning of fossil fuels releases greenhouse gases. Therefore, there are global efforts to accelerate the transition to cleaner, renewable energy sources. Alternative energy sources: Renewable energies Renewable energies are sustainable and alternative energy sources that are inexhaustible and make a minimal contribution to climate change. Renewable energies include: International climate policy is increasingly promoting the expansion of renewable energy and energy systems to mitigate climate change and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. Investments in renewable energies, research and development of new technologies as well as political measures such as feed-in tariffs and support programs are part of the strategies to combat climate change. A comprehensive transition to sustainable energy systems is crucial to limiting the negative effects of climate change and creating a sustainable future for generations to come.
