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Awakening: China Promoting Solar Water Heaters for a Cleaner Country
In the past few years, China has posted an impressive growth in the
production of solar cells. In a span of just 2-3 years (nearly form 2003
to 2005), China fortified its position in the worldwide solar cell
production market by moving from nearly 1.05% to about 7.8%, according
to a recent report "China Energy Sector Analysis" by RNCOS.
The country houses some of the most polluted cities of the world and
is likely to leave US behind as the largest producer of greenhouse gases
by the end of this decade. While the image of 'dirty-dragon' is well
deserved for China, Beijing officials are extremely serious about
developing solar power capacity domestically and becoming a major player
in this fast-emerging and pollution-free technology.
Following a recent strategy to foster nationwide use of solar energy,
the government of China is encouraging new constructions (like
buildings) and key users of heated water (like schools, restaurants,
hospitals, and swimming pools) to install solar water heaters.
"It is time for China to scale up use of solar water heaters as the
technology has become mature and cost-effective", said a top official
with the NDRC (National Development Reform Commission), the premier
economic planning wing of China, at the International Solar Thermal
Utilization Conference in Jinan in April 2007, reported Worldwatch
Institute on May 8, 2007.
Solar water heaters, with around one in every ten household owning
one, have firmed their place as one of the most commercialized
pollution-free energy technologies in China. In 2006, the solar water
heater industry showed a turnover of over US$ 2.5 Billion (around 19.9
Billion Yuan) in China. Consumption of solar power in China during 2006
accounted for less than 10 MW in the total electricity consumption of
around 2.78 Billion MW. However, by 2010, China believes to produce and
consume around 300 MW of solar energy, nearly equal to Japan's figures
last year, the world's second largest solar energy consumer.
According to the RNCOS report "China Energy Sector Analysis", for
energy supply diversity, China has aimed to cut its reliance on oil and
gas that will open-up opportunities for renewable sources. But price
factor will play a crucial role, as renewables are dearer than coal.
Apart from economic benefits, China has rich deposits of coal. But with
the advancement in technology, it's projected that renewables can become
competitive with coal at value front.
The market research report gives a comparative analysis of the share
of renewables and non-renewables in the China energy sector, industry
analysis, future outlook, and overview of key players in the market.
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credible sources. They provide industry insights and analysis that helps
corporations to take timely and accurate business decision in today's
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