Colleen Howe
New US solar tariffs on Southeast Asia to raise prices, cut profit margins
U.S. expands solar tariffs to Southeast Asian imports, pressuring costs but spurring domestic production, analysts say.
Chinese solar firms, ever-nimble, go further afield where US tariffs don’t reach
Some of the biggest Chinese-owned solar factories in Vietnam are cutting production and laying off workers, spurred on by the expansion of U.S....
China power demand growing faster than expected in 2024, industry association says
The China Electricity Council now sees 2024 electricity consumption growing by seven per cent to 9.9 trillion kilowatt-hours.
China July copper imports decline on weak demand; Jan-July up
Chinese copper imports down as consumption slows and high domestic production increases stocks.
Analysis: China, struggling to make use of a boom in energy storage, calls for even more
To meet Beijing's 2030 energy targets, local governments have required renewable energy plants to build storage, driving rapid capacity growth
Major Chinese asset managers have no plans to phase out fossil fuel investments, Greenpeace says
Major Chinese asset managers have billions of dollars invested in fossil fuels with no plans for a phase out, a new Greenpeace report...
China solar panel manufacturers seek government action to halt freefall in prices
Chinese solar panel manufacturers said they are seeking immediate government intervention to curb investment and industry collaboration to arrest a plunge in prices...
China calls for stepped-up energy-efficiency plans to meet targets
State planning agency orders provinces across China to develop energy efficiency plans for biggest carbon consumers.
China misses air quality goals as economy takes priority – report
Chinese air quality targets set by government have been missed by half of cities.
