Sino-German solar photovoltaic panels

What is a Sino-German photovoltaic project?

This photovoltaic project is the epitome of the Sino-German joint promotion of clean energy development and energy transformation in recent years. Germany has set the ambitious goal of ensuring that, by 2030, 80 percent of its electricity will come from renewable energy.

Is Germany reviving the solar industry?

Germany was a pioneer in the solar power industry, but succumbed to competition from China. Now, Germany — and the European Union — are trying to revitalize the industry once again.

What is the Sino-German energy partnership?

The energy partnership is the central platform for institutionalised energy policy dialogue between Germany and China. The Sino-German Energy Partnership is part of the global programme on Supporting Bilateral Energy Partnerships in Developing Countries and Emerging Economies.

What is the energy partnership between Germany and China?

In early 2013, the countries agreed to intensify their collaboration on establishing environmentally friendly energy supply. The energy partnership is the central platform for institutionalised energy policy dialogue between Germany and China.

Will Germany resurrect a solar power industry?

For Germany, it would mean resurrecting a solar power industry that last experienced a boom more than a decade ago and has since succumbed to competition in China, which has come to dominate the market.

Are Germany and China a good partner for energy transition?

Although Germany and China have different characteristics, international-level strategic cooperation is essential for meeting the goals of both local and global energy transition. However, until now, no comparable research for energy transition in Germany and China exists in a peer-reviewed journal.