{"id":179482,"date":"2025-10-25T09:58:10","date_gmt":"2025-10-25T09:58:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/may-the-world-rely-on-your-new-energy\/"},"modified":"2025-10-25T09:58:13","modified_gmt":"2025-10-25T09:58:13","slug":"may-the-world-rely-on-your-new-energy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/may-the-world-rely-on-your-new-energy\/","title":{"rendered":"May the world rely on your new energy."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Representatives from \u00a0eight Western venture capital firms\u00a0 have traveled to \u00a0China\u00a0 and emerged with a stark realization: the \u00a0West\u00a0 cannot compete in the burgeoning arena of \u00a0new energy\u00a0. This phrase might read like a sensational headline, but it reflects the genuine insights shared with <a rel=\"noopener, noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2025-09-21\/china-road-trip-exposes-list-of-uninvestable-assets-in-the-west\" target=\"_blank\">Bloomberg<\/a> by representatives from several companies just weeks ago. This observation isn\u2019t particularly new either; for years, China has been solidifying its astonishing dominance across various clean energy sectors.<\/p>\n<p>China\u2019s success can be attributed to its \u00a0industrial supremacy\u00a0 and considerably lower production costs compared to \u00a0Western competitors\u00a0, a gap glaringly visible in sectors such as \u00a0electric car batteries\u00a0, \u00a0solar*, and \u00a0wind energy\u00a0.<\/p>\n<p>Within the context of this unique Western &#8216;road trip&#8217; to China, some participants expressed their concerns regarding \u00a0how European and North American\u00a0 competitors could possibly \u00a0survive\u00a0 in industries like batteries and components for renewable energy sources.<\/p>\n<p><!-- BREAK 1 --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"article-asset article-asset-normal article-asset-center\">\n<div class=\"desvio-container\">\n<div class=\"desvio\">\n<div class=\"desvio-figure js-desvio-figure\">\n<pre><code> &lt;img alt=\"Spain is producing so much renewable energy these days that a problem has arisen: it is throwing it away\" width=\"375\" height=\"142\" src=\"https:\/\/i.blogs.es\/165959\/ps---plantilla-portadas-xtk\/375_142.jpeg\"\/&gt;<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The statistics tell a compelling story. China leads in manufacturing \u00a0batteries\u00a0, \u00a0wind turbines\u00a0, and \u00a0solar panels\u00a0 while controlling critical components of the entire production \u00a0chain\u00a0. This also encompasses the essential \u00a0materials\u00a0 needed for these technologies, a vital factor in the current \u00a0energy landscape\u00a0.<\/p>\n<h2>New Energy Mastery<\/h2>\n<p>Not long ago, China grappled with a formidable \u00a0pollution crisis\u00a0 that severely impacted public health. In response, the nation implemented various measures to reduce pollution significantly, achieving its \u00a0decarbonization goals\u00a0 ahead of schedule. Central to this success has been the widespread adoption of \u00a0electric vehicles\u00a0 and cleaner energy sources that emit lower levels of \u00a0CO\u2082\u00a0.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s not uncommon to see reports on China\u2019s ambitious large-scale energy projects, such as the \u00a0great solar wall\u00a0, formidable wind turbines, and the construction of what will be the \u00a0world\u2019s largest dam\u00a0, doubling as a colossal hydroelectric plant.<\/p>\n<p><!-- BREAK 2 --><\/p>\n<p>As China continues to invest heavily in renewable energy, the world has become increasingly dependent on its \u00a0technological advancements\u00a0. Europe and the United States find it challenging to compete with \u00a0Chinese solar panels\u00a0, leading to fierce local competition among Chinese manufacturers that has even necessitated agreements to refrain from selling at a loss.<\/p>\n<p>In terms of \u00a0solar energy output\u00a0, projections indicate that China reached an impressive \u00a0887 GW\u00a0 of solar capacity in 2024, contributing around \u00a0270 GW\u00a0 of that total in just that year. This figure represents about \u00a055%\u00a0 of all new solar installations worldwide last year. The numbers regarding other renewable sectors are equally staggering:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>China controls between \u00a080% and 85%\u00a0 of global solar panel manufacturing capacity and over \u00a095%\u00a0 of solar wafer production.<\/li>\n<li>In wind turbines, the nation holds a \u00a060-70%\u00a0 share of global production, with nine of the fifteen largest manufacturers based in China.<\/li>\n<li>When it comes to \u00a0electric vehicles\u00a0, China commands \u00a070%\u00a0 of global production, manufacturing \u00a012 million\u00a0 out of the total \u00a017 million EVs\u00a0 worldwide in 2024, with nearly all sold domestically.<\/li>\n<li>In alignment with the previous statistics, China is estimated to control \u00a075% to 80%\u00a0 of lithium-ion battery production, essential for both new energy storage and electric vehicles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- BREAK 3 -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"article-asset article-asset-normal article-asset-center\">\n<div class=\"desvio-container\">\n<div class=\"desvio\">\n<div class=\"desvio-figure js-desvio-figure\">\n<pre><code> &lt;img alt=\"China has achieved what seemed impossible: powering the darkest and coldest place in the world with solar and wind energy\" width=\"375\" height=\"142\" src=\"https:\/\/i.blogs.es\/bfb0a5\/4877e7632a83434c8a3952d182ebc40d\/375_142.jpeg\"\/&gt;<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Interestingly, the one area where competition between China and the West appears relatively balanced is in the \u00a0hydrogen sector\u00a0. Current estimates suggest that China dominates about \u00a053%\u00a0 of hydrogen production compared to \u00a030%\u00a0 for Europe and \u00a012%\u00a0 for the United States.<\/p>\n<h2>Mastery of the Production Chain<\/h2>\n<p>This overwhelming dominance in production isn\u2019t solely reflected in numbers; a crucial aspect contributing to the \u00a0power of Chinese companies\u00a0 is their control over \u00a0rare earth elements\u00a0. These materials are paramount across various technological sectors, especially in the manufacturing of batteries and components for wind turbines.<\/p>\n<p>For reference, China processes \u00a080%\u00a0 of the world&#8217;s lithium and manufactures \u00a090%\u00a0 of the anodes and electrolytes used in batteries. For years, Western nations have relegated this production to China due to environmental concerns, only to confront the harsh reality of China\u2019s \u00a0advantage\u00a0 in this field. The U.S. has recognized this imbalance, noting that imposing tariffs often led to China restricting rare earth exports.<\/p>\n<p>Al Gore remarked that China\u2019s dominance in the energy transition would compel many nations to forge \u00a0closer ties\u00a0 with China, criticizing the U.S. shift towards fossil fuels as \u201ca tragedy.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><!-- BREAK 4 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"article-asset article-asset-normal article-asset-center\">\n<div class=\"desvio-container\">\n<div class=\"desvio\">\n<div class=\"desvio-figure js-desvio-figure\">\n<pre><code> &lt;img alt=\"Lucy Guo, co-founder of Scale AI, bets everything on 996: &amp;quot;If you want to leave at 5, you're not in the right job.&amp;quot;\" width=\"375\" height=\"142\" src=\"https:\/\/i.blogs.es\/b18df6\/lucy-guo\/375_142.jpeg\"\/&gt;<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Adding to this production chain control is the \u00a0\u201cmodel 996\u201d\u00a0, a labor practice originating in the Chinese tech industry, particularly in firms like \u00a0Huawei\u00a0 and \u00a0Alibaba\u00a0, which entails a grueling schedule of working from 9 AM to 9 PM, six days a week. While often labeled as \u00a0modern slavery\u00a0, the model was defended as necessary to keep pace with Western technological firms. However, the consequences for mental health have been severe, leading the Chinese Ministry of Human Resources to outlaw the practice in \u00a02021\u00a0.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the legal prohibition, reports indicate that several tech companies continue to adhere to these practices, adding another layer to the competitive difficulties faced by Western firms. The only exception might be companies in \u00a0Silicon Valley\u00a0 that can sustain such rigorous demands.<\/p>\n<p>China\u2019s unwavering pursuit of energy leadership and its strategic advantage pose formidable challenges for the West as it navigates its energy transition. The disparity in production capabilities and labor models emphasizes a crucial need for innovation and investment in sustainable practices in the West.<\/p>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/category\/general\/\" rel=\"dofollow\">General News &#8211; 2<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Representatives from \u00a0eight Western venture capital firms\u00a0 have traveled to \u00a0China\u00a0 and emerged with a stark realization: the \u00a0West\u00a0 cannot compete in the burgeoning arena of \u00a0new energy\u00a0. This phrase might read like a sensational headline, but it reflects the genuine insights shared with Bloomberg by representatives from several companies just weeks ago. 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