EU-China Energy Magazine – 2023 November Issue – NEW

English version (Chinese version) PDF (12.55 MB) Kindle (mobi) (3.07 MB) eBook (epub) (1.70 MB)           Table of Contents Letter from the Team Leader 1. Reaching net zero emissions demands faster innovation, but we’ve already come a long way 2. China’s emissions set to fall in 2024 after record growth in clean energy emissions peak and decline 3. The ‘new three’: How China came to lead solar cell, lithium battery and EV manufacturing 4. Implications of the Carbon Border Adjustment

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Reciprocal opportunities and challenges for local and international innovative firms operating on a level playing field in the energy sector

Both the EU and China have introduced programmes to encourage development of innovative technologies that will boost production and development of renewable energy. There is plenty of appetite for collaboration and cooperation amongst companies in China and the EU. An updated perspective is provided, by conducting interviews with 15 leading industry players in the EU and China to find out what stands in the way of clean energy cooperation, and what can be done to overcome those obstacles.  The report is structured in three sections. First it presents the s

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EU-China Energy Magazine – 2023 October Issue

English version (Chinese version) PDF (12.82 MB) Kindle (mobi) (2.57 MB) eBook (epub) (1.45 MB)           Table of Contents Letter from the Team Leader 1. China and the EU plan together for a net-zero future 2. Photo Clipping: 2023 EU-China Energy Dialogue and the Dissemination event for ECECP II flagship project - Investment and Technologies for Net-zero Carbon Infrastructure 3. ECECP publication 4. Electricity Grids and Secure Energy Transitions 5. The Belt and Road ahead: BRI ener

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Market Financing for Energy Efficiency in Buildings in EU and China

In both the EU and China, buildings account for a significant proportion of overall energy consumption and emissions in their respective economies. In Europe, buildings are responsible for about 40% of total energy consumption. China’s building sector accounts for more life-cycle energy consumption than any other sector and the vast majority of buildings in both regions have not yet been renovated to reduce emissions, leaving potential for significant energy efficiency improvements. This study focuses on the role the market plays in driving fu

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