China
Ling Ao nuclear plant in Shenzhen reports no-safety-impact valve incident
Ling Ao nuclear plant in Shenzhen reports no-safety-impact valve incident
Timing breach during valve operation triggered nuclear classification.
China's rising curtailment rates will not slow down renewable investments
Renewable capacity additions reached 300 gigawatts in 2023 alone.
Global clean energy tech market to hit $2t by 2035
This is fuelled by investments as countries aim to enhance energy security.
China invests over $100b overseas in cleantech since 2023
It aims to expand its influence and secure new markets for its products.
Renewable energy certificates prices to drop 76% by 2050 amidst market oversupply
It is expected to exceed demand until 2050.
China’s wind and solar capacity surpass coal for the first time
In H1, wind and solar added over 100 GW versus 8 GW from coal.
China to account for half of 4.7 TWdc solar capacity addition between 2024 and 2023
It is also seen to lead the wind power and energy storage market.
Shandong Liaocheng Power Supply rolls out supply measures amidst higher summer demand
Peak midday load is seen to reach 6.03 million kilowatts.
China may lift restrictions on Australian coal stranded in ports: Analyst
Some 3 Mt of Australian thermal coal are awaiting clearance at Chinese ports.
China reopens 53 coal mines addressing surging power demands
These mines’ production capacity equals 110 Mt/year.
China commences work on Xudabao nuclear unit 3
CNNC starts construction work of its $17b-worth project.
China isolatedly supports 56% of coal power development overseas
China looked increasingly isolated as other nations and financial institutions continue to withdraw from coal.
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