Energy & Climate Change~ – China Environment News .Com

Chinese Used Solar Panels Transforming Africa

June 25, 2024 CEN_net 0

Despite over a decade of efforts by the US to hinder China’s photovoltaic industry, China’s PV sector has emerged strong, leading the world. China stands at the forefront of the global photovoltaic (PV) industry, boasting remarkable achievements in both production and innovation. With a staggering production share of over 90% for polysilicon and 98% for solar wafers, China dominates the supply chain, shaping the landscape of renewable energy worldwide. The […]

New Chinese 1,000-km range EV battery

June 25, 2024 CEN_net 0

New Chinese 1,000-km range EV battery super-charges at 1 km/sec Chinese Electric Vehicle battery manufacturer CATL made headlines around the globe last August when it presented the Shenxing battery, an LFP (Lithium Ferrophosphate) pack capable of adding 400 kilometers of range in a mere 10 minutes at the charger. Not a year later, and that pack’s powering actual cars. This year, the company has rolled the tech into an even […]

Chinese-Made EV “Charging Stations” Surge in European and American Markets

June 25, 2024 CEN_net 0

In the rapidly evolving landscape of global automotive technology, Chinese charging stations have become a cornerstone of the international charging infrastructure, mirroring the country’s burgeoning prowess in new energy vehicles (NEVs). Recently, a representative from a leading Chinese charging station company announced a significant surge in exports, with figures climbing from 30,000 units in 2021 to an impressive 150,000 units in 2023. This growth is indicative of the global demand […]

Chinese company powers Egypt’s clean energy future at Benban Solar Park in Aswan

June 25, 2024 CEN_net 0

Egypt is at the heart of the global solar belt, and thus it is one of the richest countries in the world for solar energy. The Benban Solar Park in Aswanhas become a paradigm of China-Egypt cooperation under the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative. Egypt became a full member of the BRICS group of developing nations on 1 January 2024. Source: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/vqwLYj8utum8Vqj8

World’s first 18MW offshore wind turbine installed in China’s Guangdong

June 25, 2024 CEN_net 0

An 18-megawatt semi-direct drive offshore wind turbine was successfully installed in a coastal test base in the city of Shantou, south China’s Guangdong province Wednesday. It is the world’s largest installed offshore wind turbine, according to its developer, Dongfang Electric Corporation. The rotor diameter of the wind turbine is 260 meters, and the swept area is more than 53,000 square meters, which is equivalent to the size of 7.4 standard […]

Dam shows potential of China-Kenya BRI partnership

June 25, 2024 CEN_net 0

The Chinese-built Thwake Multipurpose Dam in Kenya is almost complete, and its commissioning later this year will pave the way for the country’s socio-economic transformation. The dam, located at the intersection of the rivers Thwake and Athi, in the south of Kenya, is constructed by China Gezhouba Group Co, is the pioneer project of China-Kenya joint construction of the Belt and Road Initiative and the flagship project of the Kenya […]

China invests almost 4 times more in clean energy than in fossil fuels

June 14, 2024 CEN_net 0

The world will invest $2 trillion in clean energy this year, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA). This is roughly double the amount being put towards fossil fuels, the agency said. China is putting 3.7 times more money into clean energy than it is investing in fossil fuels. The world is still off track for the goal of tripling renewables by 2030, said another new […]

Rising sea levels threaten global oil trade & energy security

June 14, 2024 CEN_net 0

Image: Shanghai inundation at 4C sea level rise ASIA MOST AFFECTED According to a report released in Hong Kong on May 21, 2024 by China Water Risk (CWR) instead of providing energy security, global oil supply chains are increasingly threatened by rising sea levels. The report warns that the entire oil supply chain is in for a crude awakening as almost two-thirds of oil produced globally is shipped by oil tankers. […]

Angola’s energy future: China-built hydropower

June 1, 2024 CEN_net 0

Cover photo: China is currently building Angola’s largest dam on the Kwanza River. Angola has a huge demand for electricity due to growing urbanization, especially in the capital city of Luanda with approximately five to six million inhabitants. Angola has an electrification rate of about 30%, which the government wants to increased to 60% by 2025. Angola recently inaugurated the Luachimo hydroelectric power station, after bringing the power station back […]

Vietnam seeks China’s expertise in power sector transformation

May 31, 2024 CEN_net 0

Proposal for joint Vietnam-China cooperation on a range of projects focusing on the development of integrated energy centres, high-voltage power transmission lines, and the production of new green fuels in Việtnam. Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister Trần Hồng Hà has commended China’s advancements in energy modernisation, particularly its renewable energy development and expertise across all stages, from design, production to operation and management. The Deputy Prime Minister met with Luo Bi […]