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China sees biggest drop in thermal power generation in 7 years as lockdowns sting

Published 11:25 on May 16, 2022  /  Last updated at 11:25 on May 16, 2022  / Jiefei Liu /  Asia Pacific, China

China last month saw its biggest plunge in thermal power generation – and likely in carbon emissions – since 2015, as Covid lockdowns hit demand while renewables recorded strong growth.
China last month saw its biggest plunge in thermal power generation – and likely in carbon emissions – since 2015, as Covid lockdowns hit demand while renewables recorded strong growth.


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