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China approves 11.29 GW of coal power in Q1 2025
China approves 11.29 GW of coal power in Q1 2025
The new wave of coal projects risks Beijing’s energy transition goals.
ADB approves $55m loan to fuel distributed wind energy in China
This will help the fossil fuel-reliant country in its transition.
China’s solar capacity up 30.54% in Q1
It accounted for nearly 70% of the total power additions during the period.
China installs 60 GW of solar capacity in Q1
Rooftop solar accounted for the majority of the additional capacity.
China’s Daya Bay nuclear plant generates over 1 trillion kWh of grid power
It has been operating for 31 years.
China acts to boost private energy sector
New policies were rolled out to further support the market.
China's Maerdang Hydropower Station hits 3.5 billion kWh mark
This eliminates nearly 4 million tonnes of carbon emissions.
China commences construction of 200,000-kW solar project
This will be located in the northwestern part of the country.
Chinese firms top global wind turbine market in 2024
Thanks to the country’s booming local market.
CNOOC’s Caofeidian 6-4 and Wenchang 19-1 Phase II go online
They will achieve peak production in 2026 and 2027, respectively.
CLP China starts operations of two renewable energy plants
Meanwhile, other projects are either underway or in progress.
China’s new renewables account for 86% of new power in 2024
Its cumulative capacity has increased by 25%.
How will China’s RE pricing reforms affect the sector?
An expert expects more volatility.
CNOOC’s Luda 5-2 North Oilfield Phase II goes online
It will reach peak production in 2026.
China pushes for new-type energy storage industry
This is expected to be internationally competitive in two years.
China's LNG imports near record high in 2024
This is still expected to increase this year despite high prices.
CNOOC’s Buzios7 project commences production
This is the sixth project commissioned for the oilfield.
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