China’s record-breaking clean tech exports could cut CO2 emissions by 8,400 million tonnes - report
Clean tech is growing "much faster than anyone predicted just a few years ago” as gas prices continue to soar.
China is experiencing a record-breaking surge in clean energy technology exports, potentially averting 8,400 million tonnes of CO2 emissions annually, according to a report from the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA). The report, released on 29 October, highlights a 61% increase in electric vehicle exports, a 45% jump in wind turbine shipments, a 39% surge in battery exports, and a 22% growth in solar equipment sales, compared to the same period last year.
Southeast Asia has become a major destination for these exports, with China's clean energy sales to the region jumping nearly 160% since last year. If these export trends persist throughout 2026, China's clean tech exports could prevent about 8,400 million tonnes of CO2 emissions, equivalent to roughly 24% of global annual emissions.
Despite President Donald Trump's higher tariffs, Chinese clean tech exports to the US increased by 13% in the first nine months of 2026 compared to the previous year. Experts believe the demand for renewables is much stronger than previously predicted, and the surge in clean energy policies in Southeast Asia indicates a major shift in the global energy landscape.
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