China Archives - Page 14 of 18 - Renew Economy

China’s coal imports drop for first time since it became net importer
China’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth and coal consumption have decoupled, suggesting a structural shift in Chinese economy.
Justin Guay

Sep 11, 2014

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A tale of 3 countries: water risks to global shale development
Unlocking shale gas comes with a significant environmental risk: access to freshwater for drinking, agriculture, and industrial use.
Andrew Maddocks and Paul Reig

Sep 9, 2014

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China may be ready to kick coal habit
Signs are hopeful that China, No.1 emitter of greenhouse gases, will be less reliant on polluting coal that powered its rapid economic rise.
Kieren Cooke

Sep 8, 2014

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China paves way for leasing as it lays foundations for solar boom
China has released new policies that will encourage leasing and a boom in distributed generation as an alternative to centralised plants.
Giles Parkinson

Sep 5, 2014

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Wind energy surges in China, as demand for coal fades
China is expected to exceed its target of 100GW wind capacity by 2015 by 30% by the end of 2015.
Tim Buckley

Aug 28, 2014

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China leading the way to a global renewable grid
China’s State Grid has outlined visionary proposal for a “Global Energy Internet”, sharing renewable power around the world.
Jenny Riesz

Aug 26, 2014

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Ross Garnaut: China to reach ‘peak coal’ for electricity by 2015
China’s use of coal for electricity could peak as early as next year, then decline until 2020 in a turnaround of “global importance”.
James Whitmore

Aug 26, 2014

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Chinese coal consumption just fell for first time this century
China’s coal use dropped for the first time this century — while the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) actually grew.
Justin Guay

Aug 20, 2014

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Other Good Stuff

Perovskite solar cells beat new records – in the lab
Researchers are taking on new frontiers in the field of Perovskite solar cells.
James Wimberley

Aug 15, 2014

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Wind share of electricity will more than double by 2018
Wind power now supplies about 3% of the world’s electricity, and the signs are good for the next several years.
Sandy Dechert

Jul 24, 2014

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As solar industry eyes storage, experts at Intersolar talk about key growth markets
Battery-backed solar, regulatory “carrots versus sticks” approaches, and China’s role were all discussed.
Jeff St John

Jul 10, 2014

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Solar, wind to beat coal on costs in China, India by 2020
Australia’s biggest coal customers are expected to turn away from fossil fuels because solar and wind energy will provide a cheaper option within 5 years. While Australia looks to stop renewables, India and China are looking at renewable shares of up to 45%.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 10, 2014

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