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Renewables will dominate China's society in 2060
Image: PixabayOfficial Press Release Danish Energy Agency:
Wind and solar power will beat coal in the battle for Chinas energy transformation
In 2060, wind and solar power will supply more than 90 per cent of the energy needed for the Chinese society, and coal will be out. The China Energy Transformation Outlook 2021 summary presents pathways for achieving China’s targets to peak CO2 emissions before 2030 and reach carbon neutrality before 2060. Besides the shift to renewables, energy efficiency will be a key pillar to decouple energy demand from Chinas economic growth.
Today, the Energy Research Institute (ERI) of the Chinese Academy of Macroeconomic Research together with the Danish Energy Agency and the Center for Global Energy Policy at Columbia University presented pathways to fulfill the climate goals and reach carbon neutrality in Europe, China and United States. The event was hosted by the Danish Energy... ... More: Official Press Release Danish Energy Agency
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