China-Europe-Africa forum highlights green energy cooperation

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China-Europe-Africa forum highlights green energy cooperation

2024-10-21 17:56 Last Updated At：22:17

A forum on green energy cooperation between China, Europe and Africa has underscored technological collaboration to discover new potential in the industry and further contribute to global climate governance for a green and low-carbon future.

The second China-Europe-Africa Green Energy Development Forum opened in east China's Wenzhou City on Saturday, gathering more than 100 politicians, ambassadors and industry representatives from China, European and African countries to discuss new opportunities and innovations for green development.

A recent report from the International Energy Agency forecasts that China is set to account for almost 60 percent of all renewable capacity installed worldwide between now and 2030.

Several attendees praised China's efforts in advancing its transition toward a green, low-carbon economy.

"China is actively promoting the development of green energy across all provinces and regions, driven by the commitment to and implementation of green policies championed by President Xi Jinping. Simultaneously, the country has made substantial investments in green energy projects abroad," said Gilles Pargneaux, a former member of the European Parliament.

In September, China announced plans to implement 30 clean energy projects in Africa to support the continent's green development.

"China holds a prominent position in the field of new energy, backed by advanced technology and extensive experience in wind and solar power. As an international market player, it has huge potential and competitiveness," said Salaheddine Mezouar, former Moroccan foreign minister.

China, Europe, and Africa each possess unique strengths in green energy, with significant potential for complementarity.

As China leads in expanding renewable energy capacity, Chinese companies are actively seeking win-win partnerships with Europe and Africa, particularly in the solar energy sector.

"We can provide pretty, cost-effective products for both European solar market and also African solar market. We could create a lot of jobs since we need local labor to do the installation. It could increase the economics by providing green energy and also raise production efficiency there," said Lu Chuan, chairman of Chint New Energy that operates photovoltaic businesses.

A white paper from China's National Energy Administration reveals that the country's total installed capacity of wind, solar, and photovoltaic power reached 1.2 billion kilowatts by the end of July, achieving its target six years ahead of schedule.

Cold wave, snow disrupt northwest China

2024-10-21 21:40 Last Updated At：22:07

Northwest China faced the brunt of a cold wave on Monday as strong winds, accompanied by rain and snow, disrupted traffic and daily life in the region.

In Gansu Province, Jinchang City awoke to a snowfall on Monday morning, with the city's main roads, parks, and residential areas blanketed in white, reducing visibility and disrupting traffic.

Zhangye City experienced an overnight snowfall from the wee hours of Monday, accumulating a total precipitation of 7.7 millimeters. The sudden snowfall led to temperatures plummeting below zero degrees Celsius.

In response to the challenging conditions, local police department has stepped up patrols and taken control measures to ensure road safety. The sanitation department has also taken measures to prevent ice forming on the roads.

Affected by a cold wave, Yinchuan City in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region has been hit by strong winds and rainfall, causing temperatures to drop by over 10 degrees Celsius. The lowest temperature even dropped to zero on Monday.

Local heating companies in Yinchuan have started system testing and maintenance procedures, gearing up to provide heating services if temperatures continue to plunge in the coming days.