X

Vous n'êtes pas connecté

Rubriques :

Maroc Maroc - NEWSDELIVERS.COM - A La Une - 20/Aug 15:37

China Cancels Coal-Fired Power Approvals After Supply Surge Worries Climate Experts

Approvals for new coal-fired power plants in China fell sharply in the first half of this year, according to an analysis released Tuesday, after a surge in permits in the previous two years raised concerns about the government's commitment to curbing climate change. A review of project documents by Greenpeace East Asia found that 14 new coal-fired power plants were approved from January to June with a total capacity of 10.3 gigawatts, down 80 percent from 50.4 gigawatts in the first half of last year. Authorities have approved 90.7 gigawatts in 2022 and 106.4 gigawatts in 2023, a surge that has raised concerns among climate experts. China leads the world in solar and wind power installations, but the government says coal-fired power is still needed at times of peak demand because wind and solar are less reliable. While China's power grid prioritizes greener energy sources, experts worry that it won't be easy for China to phase out coal once new capacity is built. “We may now be seeing a turning point,” said Gao Yuhe, Greenpeace East Asia project leader, in a statement. “One question remains. Are Chinese provinces slowing down coal approvals because they have already approved so many coal …

Articles similaires

Sorry! Image not available at this time

New study reveals that photovoltaic and wind power is now cheaper than coal and gas power plants

evwind.es - 09/Sep 13:34

New research by the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems reveals that solar photovoltaics — converting solar energy into electricity —...

Sorry! Image not available at this time

New study reveals that photovoltaic and wind power is now cheaper than coal and gas power plants

evwind.es - 09/Sep 13:34

New research by the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems reveals that solar photovoltaics — converting solar energy into electricity —...

Sorry! Image not available at this time

OPINION: Africa Faces Massive Poverty and Economic Hardship in the Name of Fighting Climate Change

kenyaengineer.co.ke - 02/Sep 20:56

Organizations ranging from the World Bank to the European Investment Bank (EIB) have dropped support for African fossil fuel production in hopes of...

Sorry! Image not available at this time

U.S. wind power generation hit record in April 2024, exceeding coal-fired generation

evwind.es - 03/Sep 13:10

Electricity generation from wind established a new record in the United States in April, and wind generation exceeded coal-fired generation in both...

Sorry! Image not available at this time

Africa risks poverty, economic hardship in climate change fight

it-online.co.za - 04/Sep 09:10

Organisations ranging from the World Bank to the European Investment Bank (EIB) have dropped support for African fossil fuel production in hopes of...

Sorry! Image not available at this time

Early retirement of coal-fired power plants good for bottom line: study

pv-magazine-australia.com - 02/Sep 23:02

Multi-country research has found that retiring coal-fired power plants sooner rather than later can have financial benefits for investors, and free up...

Sorry! Image not available at this time

For the first time, coal-fired power plants supply less than 50% of Australia's electricity

newsdelivers.com - 04/Sep 07:30

Amid a record-breaking summer of global temperatures, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have offered contrasting views on...

Sorry! Image not available at this time

Government Asks for World's Help to Accelerate Coal-Fired Power Plant Shutdown

newsdelivers.com - 09/Sep 11:11

Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment, Luhut Pandjaitan, on Monday (9/9) revealed that the government is asking for support from...

Sorry! Image not available at this time

Government Asks for World's Help to Accelerate Coal-Fired Power Plant Shutdown

newsdelivers.com - 09/Sep 11:11

Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment, Luhut Pandjaitan, on Monday (9/9) revealed that the government is asking for support from...

Sorry! Image not available at this time

Government Asks for World's Help to Accelerate Coal-Fired Power Plant Shutdown

newsdelivers.com - 09/Sep 12:13

Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment, Luhut Pandjaitan, on Monday (9/9) revealed that the government is asking for support from...

Les derniers communiqués