In October 2024.China builds new Capacity 20GW solar 6GW wind energy 4GW new coal 2GW hydro power . Although solar panels are cheaper than coal, batteries are still expensive. When the sun does not shine, the wind does not blow and the water does not flow (drought). 50GW (BESS )battery energy storage systems What is available now is not sufficient. Very small because the peak electricity demand (afternoon) can reach 1.200-1.500GWh New coal still has to be there as a reserve. That way China coal is only 55% used capacity now.
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In October 2024.China builds new Capacity
20GW solar
6GW wind energy
4GW new coal
2GW hydro power .
Although solar panels are cheaper than coal, batteries are still expensive.
When the sun does not shine, the wind does not blow and the water does not flow (drought).
50GW (BESS )battery energy storage systems What is available now is not sufficient.
Very small because the peak electricity demand (afternoon) can reach 1.200-1.500GWh
New coal still has to be there as a reserve. That way China coal is only 55% used capacity now.