全球风能理事会(GWEC)首席执行官Ben Backwell:中国风电行业的“增长故事”为全球能源转型提供可靠借鉴

Core Insights - The Beijing International Wind Energy Conference and Exhibition (CWP 2025) highlighted China's significant role in global energy transition, particularly in wind energy growth, which is crucial for addressing climate change [1] - Ben Backwell, CEO of the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC), emphasized that 2024 will be a critical year for China's wind power industry, maintaining strong growth during the transition to market rules [1] - China's stable policy environment and large market scale have enabled the establishment of a robust supply chain, creating a complete industrial ecosystem that serves as a model for other countries [1] Group 1 - China aims for non-fossil energy consumption to exceed 30% of total energy consumption by 2035, with wind and solar power capacity reaching over six times that of 2020, targeting 3.6 billion kilowatts [2] - The global renewable energy capacity needs to triple to about 11.2 terawatts, requiring an annual addition of 1.2 to 1.5 terawatts, with China's new targets playing a crucial role in achieving global goals [2] - The transition from coal to renewable energy in China serves as a proof of concept for global energy transition, instilling confidence in the feasibility of such a shift [2] Group 2 - New industrial clusters are emerging in different regions as many Chinese companies establish factories in the Middle East, Latin America (e.g., Brazil), and India, leading to a more diversified supply chain [3] - The GWEC encourages collaboration between Chinese companies and European firms to promote global industrialization, create job opportunities, and enhance energy security in various regions [3]