Despite expectations of peaking, China's coal-powered thermal generation increased by 1.5% in 2024, amid lower hydropower output and rising demand. Analysts point to challenges in power sector ...
Hydel generation remains the most economical source ... Several mega projects are currently under construction in the water and hydropower sectors, including the Diamer Basha Dam, Mohmand Dam ...
The trend so far this year points to an increase in coal and overall thermal power generation even as China’s renewables installations have boomed in recent years. Hydropower has recovered this ...
China has already commenced hydropower generation on the upper reaches of the Yarlung Zangbo, which flows from the west to the east of Tibet. It is planning more projects upstream. REUTERS ...