China, with an 18% share of the global population, uses 26% of the world’s primary energy and emits 33% of the world’s energy-related CO2. The energy transition unfolding in the country isn’t merely a national affair as its ramifications echo globally, explains Mahnaz Hadizadeh, a researcher for consultancy DNV.
That chart forecasts a consistent large use of coal and a rapid increase in power from oil after 2030. China’s progress in renewable energy sources is good news, but these forecasts for coal and oil don’t seem to be.
I think the rapid increase is actually for “solar + storage” not for “oil fired”. Your first point obviously still stands.
You’re right - my color vision let me down there. That’s good news.
Honestly I was confused for a second too. They could have chosen a much more clear colour key.