China's hydropower generation has surged significantly, leading to a reduction in coal combustion and pointing to an early carbon peak. This increase in hydropower is part of a broader trend in China's energy sector, which includes substantial growth in solar and wind energy. By the end of 2023, China's new energy installed capacity in its western region exceeded 400 million kW, with 270 million kW of hydropower stations set up on major waterways including the Yangtze and Yellow Rivers. The Baihetan hydropower station, the world's second-largest, has generated over 120 billion kWh of green energy as of March 2024, reducing CO2 emissions by over 98 million tonnes. China accounted for 55% of all renewable generation additions in 2023 and was responsible for 63% of new global wind and solar capacity. Despite these advancements, China faces critical decisions regarding its future climate commitments, which will significantly impact its path to achieving net zero emissions by 2060. The momentum of China's green energy sector depends on Beijing's choices.
China is the big econ pushing green energy frontier hardest. But it has a dauntingly long way to go to get to net zero by 2060. And Beijing planners seem to be havering over whether to get behind green energy momentum. A moment of truth in Chartbook. https://t.co/nsfFr7RIKv https://t.co/V4QxXotMvd
To get to net 0 by 2060 China will have to perform a hairpin bend. If it starts now, a 30% reduction in CO2 emissions is within reach by 2035 h/t @laurimyllyvirta Low-hanging fruit e.g electric arc in steel. Chartbook on a moment of truth. https://t.co/nsfFr7RIKv https://t.co/cbNdFvJrPh
#GTVoice: #China's energy consumption and utilization of renewable energy are driving significant shifts in the global energy landscape, highlighting both advances and challenges in the country's energy usage and climate change initiatives. https://t.co/YCWP7dBpHQ
To get to net zero by 2060 China will have to perform a hairpin bend. Longer it waits the worse it gets. With latest round of Paris commitments, Beijing is arriving at a moment of truth. Will it back the huge Chinese green surge? Or opt for go-slow? https://t.co/nsfFr7RIKv https://t.co/8PqEtz1hcW
Analysis: Wind and solar added more to global energy than any other source in 2023 | @DrSimEvans @VernerViisas w/comment from @nick_wayth Read here: https://t.co/OcYRFglOFM https://t.co/rf5jDeBuEF
China's green energy surge is being resisted by West. We say for domestic political reasons. The even more urgent question, as @laurimyllyvirta argues, is this: Will Beijing will get behind China's green momentum or relapse into slower pace of transition. https://t.co/nsfFr7RIKv https://t.co/wYgnDkgsxh
Latest Chartbook just dropped on China's pivotal climate/energy decisions in nxt 12 months. Tbh, cant think of a newsletter that felt more urgent than this. The momentum of the biggest green energy push every seen depends on Beijing's choices. https://t.co/nsfFr7SgA3 https://t.co/yUoZFwC3dT
Energy Insider: We wrap the biggest news in climate and energy, including: - Analysts argue solar capacity is ‘underutilized’ - China continues to lead global offshore wind development - Beijing pledges to ensure summer power supply https://t.co/yV9X4oZtD6
In nxt 12 months there are 2 vital moments for global climate. One is US election on Nov 5. The other, MORE important, is China's decision on next round of Paris commitments. China's green energy sector has the momentum, will Beijing get behind it? https://t.co/nsfFr7RIKv https://t.co/pD53WKPJJu
Chartbook 294 Whither China? Part 5: Between now and early 2025 Beijing faces a world-changing climate decision. Amplifying the truly vital work of @laurimyllyvirta h/t @Jmhaas https://t.co/VZhN6lbhZT https://t.co/GWJz6ZXtrb
The world's 2nd largest hydropower station Baihetan, located on the upper section of China's Yangtze River with a total installed capacity of 16 mln kW, had generated over 120 bln kWh of #GreenEnergy as of March 2024, equivalent to reducing CO2 emissions by over 98 mln tonnes. https://t.co/xzTB68sfuE
Incredible chart on China becoming the world's "first major electrostate", with 30% of its total energy consumption coming from electricity (vs about 18% for the rest of the world) and electrifying "nine times faster than the rest of the world". Src: https://t.co/8VCWwFhiqq https://t.co/gJIMxHhHKf
#China accounted for 55% of all renewable generation additions in 2023, and was responsible for 63% of new global wind and solar capacity. https://t.co/QpG7ASmi8u
#China’s Energy Use Per Person Surpasses Europe’s for First Time Energy Institute data shows renewables, coal both on the rise Coal consumption also increased in India last year: EI review https://t.co/fuqjxi6tzZ
China's #CleanEnergy-rich western region has seen new energy installed capacity exceeding 400 million kW, or 40% of the country's total, by end-2023, including 270 million kW of #hydropower stations set up on major waterways including Yangtze River and Yellow River. https://t.co/iBP9SUnYVm
NEW – Analysis: Wind and solar added more to global energy than any other source in 2023 | @DrSimEvans @VernerViisas w/comment from @nick_wayth Read here: https://t.co/V8PYkvDFBB https://t.co/k5LvU4hVnf
China’s hydropower generation surges and coal ebbs - Reuters https://t.co/zk2TqSkwTS
Daily Briefing | China’s surge in solar and hydro points to early carbon peak ➡️ https://t.co/BksNQwc56o https://t.co/CC62Z8loKV
China’s hydropower generation surges and coal ebbs https://t.co/HlPtpOMBhT https://t.co/A3OpL2JOFh
CHINA's hydropower generation surges, trims coal combustion: https://t.co/RYE4qr9263 https://t.co/SHToHho2o6