China's Solar Thermal Push: A New Clean Energy Frontier

Chinas New Solar Thermal Power Push: A Global Contender EmergesChina unveils a roadmap to install up to 15 gigawatts of solar thermal power by 2030, aiming to make it globally competitive with coal-fired plants. The new policy, guided by top agencies, focuses on domestic equipment and market-driven growth. Despite challenges like high upfront costs, integrated projects and R&D partnerships are set to drive down costs and boost reliability. Meanwhile, solar panel manufacturers see a 46.7% drop in losses, signaling a shift towards higher quality products.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.