China Archives - Renew Economy

Policy & Planning

“Why do we bother?” Australia can’t compete with China’s green transition, but it can leverage its success
A key to China’s “staggering” economic success is that its “commitment to decarbonisation is absolutely clear,” says Tim Buckley. Australia can gain a lot from this – but it cannot compete.
Peter Hannam

Sep 3, 2026

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Commentary

Australia is stuck in a vicious circle of diesel fuel dependence. Chinese electric trucks offer a way out
Australia remains extraordinarily dependent on imported diesel to move freight and support much of its industrial economy. We should look to China for a new strategy.
Michael Barnard

Jul 16, 2026

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Commentary

Thousands of wind turbines, electric coal trucks, transmission lines everywhere: A week in North West China
One of the most interesting things to come out of a recent tour of China was to see up close one of its most energy intensive regions. Here’s what stood out.
David Leitch

Jun 22, 2026

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Solar

“Desert greening:” China’s massive solar farms create cool refuges for plants in Gobi desert
China has spent decades battling against desertification, but installing massive solar farms may be the way forward.
Rachel Williamson

Apr 15, 2026

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Renewables

No wind farms in China? Trump claim torched by record year of new wind capacity, mostly in China
New data shows new global wind capacity hit a third-straight record year in 2025, led by China which set its own stunning record for added capacity in a single year.
Joshua S Hill

Mar 16, 2026

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Storage

World’s largest compressed air energy storage facility goes online in China salt caverns
The world’s largest compressed air energy storage facility has reached full operation in underground salt caverns in the eastern Chinese province of Jiangsu.
Joshua S Hill

Feb 2, 2026

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Renewables

Big cost falls in China-made offshore wind turbines offer hope for first Australian projects
Rystad Energy says the cost of China-made offshore wind turbines has dropped by 50 per cent over the past four years, offering significant potential savings for Australian projects.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 30, 2025

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Climate

Australia ranks third in world for new coal mines, despite climate commitments, report says
New report finds Australia ranks third in the world for the amount of new coal mines under development, despite its climate commitments.
Royce Kurmelovs

Jul 30, 2025

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Renewables

“Just staggering:” China installs 100 solar panels a second as total PV capacity tops 1 terawatt
China’s cumulative solar capacity surpasses one terawatt after the addition of a “staggering” 93 GW of new PV capacity in May alone.
Joshua S Hill

Jun 25, 2025

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Commentary

I’ve seen the energy future and it’s in China, and Australia must ditch its distrust and collaborate
If Australia is serious about a Future Made in Australia and becoming a ‘renewable energy superpower’, partnering with China is a must, not optional.
Caroline Wang

Jun 18, 2025

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Commentary

The end of Australia’s iron ore boom, and the rise of green steel
Shifting just 20% of Australia’s iron ore exports to green steel products could potentially increase annual export revenues by tens of billions of dollars.
Michael Barnard

Jun 2, 2025

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Climate

Climate-related heatwaves pushed up energy sector emissions in 2024, despite record wind and solar
Energy demand rebounded in 2024, led by renewable energy generation, but that wasn’t enough to halt emissions, the IEA says.
Rachel Williamson

Mar 25, 2025

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