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UN underestimated Chinese solar panels' carbon footprint for 10 years – study
UN underestimated Chinese solar panels' carbon footprint for 10 years – study

China produces 97% of the world's solar wafers, i.e. the key components of photovoltaic cells

The world's largest 1000 MW solar power plant was launched in China

Both sides of the panels can generate energy, which increases the efficiency of electricity production by 5-7%

A Swiss startup is preparing to launch unique gravity batteries
A Swiss startup is preparing to launch unique gravity batteries

Battery energy saving reaches 70%, and its capacity does not decrease over time

Giant wind turbines can get even bigger
Giant wind turbines can get even bigger

More equipment can reduce the number of wind farm turbines needed

Wind power growth rate has fallen to its lowest level in three years
Wind power growth rate has fallen to its lowest level in three years

In Great Britain, large-scale wind projects may not be implemented without government assistance

China can challenge the CBAM in international trade courts
China can challenge the CBAM in international trade courts

China has opposed the carbon tax for years

China has started building the world's largest plant for the production of green hydrogen
China has started building the world's largest plant for the production of green hydrogen

There is a risk that the plant will receive part of its electricity from coal

Every tenth car sold in 2022 was electric
Every tenth car sold in 2022 was electric

In Germany, more electric cars were sold than conventional cars in December

The TOP-5 largest energy storage projects in 2022
The TOP-5 largest energy storage projects in 2022

In July, the largest vanadium redox battery was commissioned

The first urban hydrogen train appeared in China
The first urban hydrogen train appeared in China

Such a train marks a new direction for ecological and low-carbon urban transport

Confrontation between China and the US threatens the goals of the UN climate conference – analyst
Confrontation between China and the US threatens the goals of the UN climate conference – analyst

The China Photovoltaic Industry Association expects trade conflicts to intensify in the near future.