China

China’s central bank leads in green finance policies globally: report

It has refinanced loans to borrowers that would cut 28.76 million tonnes of carbon emissions.

China’s central bank leads in green finance policies globally: report

It has refinanced loans to borrowers that would cut 28.76 million tonnes of carbon emissions.

Lockdowns, energy price hike could worsen China’s oil demand risks: report

Some 0.5 million bpd of oil consumption is at risk in case of a severe lockdown.

Risen Energy to supply 650W PV modules to Sinopec’s 361MW project

The project is slated to become the world’s largest PV-based hydrogen production facility.

China could face ‘stronger competition’ in energy imports: Analyst

This is due to the changing energy supply pattern amidst the Russian conflict with Ukraine.

China calls on countries to ‘safeguard’ energy security

This is in light of the impact of the Ukraine-Russia conflict on oil prices.

China’s economic growth to cool power demand growth: report

Its GDP growth is seen to average 5% in the next five years.

China’s RE capacity growth is a ‘political headache’ to other countries

Its solar modules production capacity is surpassing projected global demand.

China to lead countries that dominate renewables expansion

It is projected to contribute nearly 45% by 2026, the IEA reported.

​​Shell’s 20MW hydrogen electrolyser begins operation in China

Half of the hydrogen supply will be allocated for fuel cell vehicles during the Winter Olympics. 

Clean energy transition to gain momentum in China: Woodmac

About 120GW of new solar and wind capacity is expected in 2022.  

China will be most affected if Indonesia’s coal export ban becomes indefinite

The government imposed the ban due to low stocks of coal at power plants.

China tops world’s solar market: report

The market has some 437GW of additional solar capacity between end-2020 and 2030.

How will advanced digital solutions boost China’s wind potential?

Advanced digital solutions can cut China’s LCoE by up to 12%, reports said.

What can mitigate decarbonisation risks faced by China’s power sector?

Analysts said the sector will face risks in the next 1-2 years of decarbonisation.

China needs RMB200t investment to reach net zero by 2060

An average of RMB5t worth of funds a year is needed to decarbonise its economy.