英国能源专家：中国引领全球清洁能源革命

Core Insights - China is leading a global clean energy revolution by reshaping its energy future and the global energy landscape, providing opportunities for other countries to transition to clean energy [3][4] - The cost of core clean energy equipment has significantly decreased, with wind turbine costs dropping by approximately 60% and solar photovoltaic (PV) system costs decreasing by about 90% over the past decade, demonstrating the "Learning Curve" effect [3][4] Clean Energy Demand and Investment - In 2024, 81% of China's new electricity demand will be met by clean power, a significant increase from the average of 52% in the previous five years [4] - Clean energy investment in China reached $625 billion in 2024, accounting for about one-third of global investment, with a projected 11% growth in key energy projects investment in 2025 [4][6] - By the first half of 2025, clean energy is expected to meet all of China's new electricity demand, with renewable energy installations growing by 47.7% year-on-year [4] Global Impact and Export - China currently supplies over 80% of the world's solar PV components and 70% of wind power equipment, with solar PV exports increasing from 66.6 GW in 2019 to nearly 240 GW in 2024 [4] - In 2024, China's clean energy products are projected to reduce carbon emissions in importing countries by approximately 1% [5] Energy Transition Necessity - The necessity to move away from fossil fuels is widely accepted, and accelerating the transition is seen as the best way to achieve energy security and affordability [6] - China's experience illustrates that a highly industrialized nation can successfully achieve energy transition through logical and consistent policy-making [6]