Why China is becoming the first electrostate
11 days ago
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- China installed more solar power in April 2024 than Australia has in its entire history, showcasing its rapid adoption of renewable technologies.
- China's shift to renewables is driven by energy security and pollution concerns, not just climate change.
- The 'Made in China 2025' plan has positioned China as a global leader in clean tech manufacturing, including solar, wind, electric cars, and batteries.
- China's renewable energy boom has contributed to a structural decline in coal use and a 1.6% drop in emissions in early 2025.
- China's clean energy sector contributed 10% to its GDP in 2023, surpassing real estate as a key economic driver.
- Electrification is reducing China's dependence on imported fossil fuels, with crude oil imports falling for the first time in two decades.
- China's transition to renewables is influencing global markets, lowering the cost of electrification worldwide.
- Energy security and economic benefits are central to China's renewable energy strategy, not just environmental commitments.
- China's rapid transition offers lessons for other countries, including Australia, on how to achieve a clean energy future.