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China's Tech Lead Powers Global Climate Revolution
9 Dec
Summary
- China's manufacturing capacity for solar panels exceeds global net-zero needs.
- Emerging countries now use more solar energy than the US.
- Developing nations prioritize affordable Chinese clean tech over Western policies.
China's advanced clean technologies are reshaping the global fight against climate change, moving it towards a technological revolution powered by cheaper energy. The widespread adoption of solar, wind, and electric vehicles challenges the long-standing reliance on fossil fuels and the expected leadership of developed nations.
Analysts note a growing divide between nations embracing clean energy and those dependent on fossil fuels, with countries like the U.S. potentially falling behind. China's solar manufacturing capacity alone is 65% above global net-zero roadmap needs, indicating its ability to supply the world with the means to achieve emissions targets.
This shift is particularly evident in emerging economies, where two-thirds have surpassed the U.S. in solar energy's share of power generation. Driven by economic imperatives, these countries are leapfrogging fossil-fuel-dependent development by embracing affordable Chinese clean technologies, highlighting a new dynamic where the Global South leads in the energy transition.
