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China's Coal Surge Challenges Renewable Energy Promises

2/13/2025

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China's Coal Surge

China's coal power sector is roaring back to life, launching 94.5 GW of new projects in 2024—the most in ten years. This surge starkly contrasts President Xi Jinping's climate promises, igniting worries about the nation's renewable energy transition. While renewable capacity hits records, coal's stronghold complicates the path to a greener future.

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Nature Conservancy Transforms

The Nature Conservancy is transforming former coal mines in Virginia, Tennessee, and Kentucky into a beacon of sustainability by launching 14 solar farms and three battery storage systems. This ambitious project will generate 49 MW of solar energy and 320 MW of storage, providing power for 6,638 homes each year while fostering job growth and boosting local economies.

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China's Coal Surge

China's coal power sector is roaring back to life, launching 94.5 GW of new projects in 2024—the most in ten years. This surge starkly contrasts President Xi Jinping's climate promises, igniting worries about the nation's renewable energy transition. While renewable capacity hits records, coal's stronghold complicates the path to a greener future.

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