{
  "id": 17089739,
  "title": "‘This is a pivot point for the outlook of global energy’: China’s record-high clean energy tech exports projected to avert 24% of global CO2 emissions",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/this-is-a-pivot-point-for-the-outlook-of-global-energy-chinas-record",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-10-29T15:35:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Fortune",
    "slug": "fortune",
    "url": "https://fortune.com/2026/10/29/china-clean-energy-export-24-global-co2-emissions/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "China is exporting record amounts of clean energy technology and equipment as demand for renewables soars due to the energy crisis caused by the Iran war, according to a report released Thursday. Once installed, these 2026 exports are projected to avert about 450 million metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually, roughly equivalent to Brazil's annual emissions, according to the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA). This represents a small but significant step in the global effort to curb climate change, which has thus far fallen short of its goals.\n\nLauri Myllyvirta, an expert at CREA, described the current situation as a \"pivot point for the outlook of global energy and global emissions.\" China, the world's largest supplier of renewable energy equipment, has seen a surge in exports of solar panels, wind turbines, electric vehicles, and batteries. In the first nine months of 2026, exports of electric vehicles jumped 61%, wind turbine shipments grew 45%, battery exports increased by 39%, and solar equipment exports rose by 22% compared to the same period last year.\n\nSoutheast Asia has been a major destination for China's clean energy exports, with sales to the region up nearly 160% from last year through September. In 2026, China's electric vehicle exports reached $72.8 billion, up from $39.7 billion in the previous year, while the value of clean tech exports is estimated to avert about 8,400 million metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions over their lifetime, accounting for about 24% of global emissions.\n\nDespite some tariffs imposed by the United States, Chinese clean tech exports to the country rose by 13% from January to September compared to the same period in 2025, indicating strong demand. China's efforts to transition to clean energy are akin to replacing the engine of a ship while it's still at sea, according to Muyi Yang, a policy analyst at Ember. The war-related disruptions in shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, which usually supplies about a fifth of the world's oil and gas, have particularly affected import-dependent Asian countries, driving renewed interest in clean energy options.\n\nIn Southeast Asia, rising electricity and fuel costs have led consumers to opt for renewable alternatives such as rooftop solar. Countries like Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam have introduced incentives to promote solar installations and the use of electric vehicles to reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels. The Philippines has also implemented similar policies and became the second-largest destination for Chinese solar exports in the first quarter of 2026. Indonesia has set a target of installing 100 gigawatts of solar power by 2029.\n\nThe surge in clean energy policies in Southeast Asia demonstrates a significant shift in the region's approach to addressing climate change, given its vulnerability to its impacts. Every emission cut made in this region is crucial in limiting the rise in global temperatures.",
  "summary": "China is by far the largest global supplier of renewable energy equipment, from solar panels and wind turbines to electric vehicles and batteries.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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