China’s GHG emissions could peak as early as this year: experts
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China’s surge in renewable energy deployment is poised to bring about an earlier-than-expected peak in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, potentially occurring as soon as this year. The country’s aggressive investments in renewable energy, highlighted by the installation of 217 gigawatts of solar power and 76 gigawatts of wind power last year alone, have positioned it as a global leader in clean energy adoption.
These efforts, exceeding the rest of the world’s combined additions in wind energy, indicate a significant shift away from coal-fired generation, which currently dominates China’s energy landscape.
“China’s acceleration was extraordinary,” said Fatih Birol, the Paris-based International Energy Agency executive director.
The country’s transition towards renewables is reshaping international perceptions of its environmental commitment, particularly given its historical emissions trajectory.
While the exact timing of China’s emissions peak hinges on various factors, such as economic growth and weather patterns, its rapid deployment of renewable energy infrastructure remains a consistent driver of emissions reduction.
Investments in clean energy technologies, including solar panels, wind turbines, batteries, and electric vehicles, have propelled China to become a global leader in clean-tech manufacturing.
Despite progress in renewable energy adoption, China continues to face criticism for its ongoing construction of coal-fired power plants, raising concerns about locking in carbon emissions for years to come. However, Beijing asserts that these new plants will operate at reduced capacity and serve as backup sources, supporting grid stability amid the growing share of intermittent renewable energy sources.
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