Europe Needs to Cooperate with China to Promote Decarbonization and Green Transformation; State Council Issues the "15th Five-Year" Carbon Peak Action Plan
（2026/07/06—2026/07/12）
Author：Hao-Wang
International Energy News
1.Europe Needs to Cooperate with China to Promote Decarbonization and Green Transformation
Recently, at an economic forum, senior executives from two major French energy giants stated that Europe should not build up walls, but rather cooperate with China to drive decarbonization. Chinese nuclear power enterprises operate with exceptionally high efficiency. Complex component outsourcing and welding tasks that would take two years in Europe can be completed by Chinese enterprises in just one week through scientific and precise planning. China is willing to share these highly efficient methods, which will help Europe tackle its carbon emission challenges without creating dependency.
The true difference between the two systems lies in regulation, approvals, and licensing. In China, once a decision is made to build a new factory, the process moves forward rapidly—from land clearance to construction commencement—within two years. Europe needs to learn from this high execution efficiency as it drives its own energy transition. Through cooperation, both sides can break through institutional barriers, thereby more effectively optimizing the application of low-carbon technologies, substantially accelerating the construction of clean energy, and speeding up the realization of green decarbonization goals.
2.Namibia Actively Develops Green Hydrogen Industry to Promote Low-Carbon Transformation
Relying on its unique natural conditions, Namibia is accelerating the construction of Africa's largest green hydrogen industry base. The country boasts an average of over 3,000 hours of sunshine per year and abundant wind energy resources along the Atlantic coast, providing a solid guarantee for stable and low-cost clean electricity. The core green hydrogen project currently under construction involves a total planned investment of approximately $10 billion. Once completed, it is expected to produce around 2 million tons of green ammonia products annually. The commissioning of large-scale photovoltaic and wind power facilities will not only significantly reduce carbon emissions but also strongly drive the comprehensive development of related green industrial chains, such as equipment manufacturing and port logistics.
Active participation from the international community has injected strong momentum into the country's green hydrogen industry and green economic transformation. Under multilateral cooperation frameworks, the European Union has committed 1.3 billion euros in financial support. Furthermore, relevant financial institutions approved a $10 million loan in 2025 for the design of key decarbonization facilities, including wind power and seawater desalination. As priority projects advance steadily and global low-carbon technologies are introduced, green hydrogen is gradually transforming from a standalone clean energy source into a new engine driving domestic manufacturing upgrades and the realization of emission reduction goals.
3. Bangladesh Introduces Tax Exemption Policies to Accelerate Green Decarbonization Transformation
Recently, Bangladesh unveiled multiple tax exemption incentives in its new fiscal year budget to promote energy decarbonization. Tax exemption periods for solar and energy storage equipment will be extended up to 2035, which is expected to drastically lower solar power generation costs by 25% to 30%. Concurrently, the comprehensive tax rate on certain electric vehicles will be reduced from 93% to 64%. These initiatives aim to break the country's reliance on fossil fuels, lower overall carbon emissions, and accelerate green, low-carbon development.
To transform the current situation where nearly 98% of electricity relies on fossil fuels, the country plans to meet 20% of its national power demand with renewable energy by 2030, and increase this share to 30% by 2040. Supported by international funding and China-Bangladesh new energy project cooperation, 26 clean energy power plants currently under construction are accelerating their grid integration. They will continuously supply massive amounts of green electricity, strongly assisting the nation in achieving its low-carbon emission reduction goals.
Domestic Energy News
1.State Council Issues the "15th Five-Year" Carbon Peak Action Plan
Recently, the State Council issued the "15th Five-Year" Carbon Peak Action Plan, comprehensively deploying work for the green and low-carbon transition. Taking energy transition as the linchpin, the plan balances energy security with economic development. By accelerating the optimization of the energy structure and the low-carbon transformation of industries, it aims to steadily bring coal and petroleum consumption to their peaks, accelerate the formation of green production methods, and cultivate new growth engines in the clean energy sector.
The plan specifies several core indicators for carbon emission reduction. By 2030, China's carbon dioxide emissions per unit of GDP will drop by 17% compared to 2025, and the share of non-fossil energy consumption must reach 25%. The plan also deploys key projects such as new energy storage, aiming to bring the nation's new energy storage installed capacity to 300 million kilowatts by 2030. These measures will significantly enhance the consumption capacity of renewable energy and accelerate the nation's decarbonization process.
2. Chinese Enterprises Participate in Intersolar Europe to Boost Global Decarbonization
Recently, Intersolar Europe 2026 concluded successfully in Munich, Germany, focusing heavily on global energy transition and carbon reduction solutions. The exhibition attracted around 2,650 companies worldwide, including approximately 770 Chinese enterprises. The latest industry report shows that in 2025, global newly installed solar capacity hit a record high of 664 GW, representing a 12% year-on-year growth and accounting for roughly 80% of newly added renewable energy capacity. Participating parties collectively showcased innovative models integrating solar photovoltaics, energy storage, and digital energy management, aiming to build a more resilient supply system for green renewable energy.
Chinese companies comprehensively demonstrated cutting-edge low-carbon technologies and solar-storage-charging integration at the exhibition. Highlight products included a sodium-ion energy storage system capable of extremely simplified deployment—requiring only 34 sets of equipment for a 1 GWh station—as well as high-efficiency solar battery products with a power output roughly 30 watts higher than traditional modules of the same size. Furthermore, next-generation green power infrastructure deeply integrated with artificial intelligence large models garnered significant attention and secured overseas deployment partnerships. China's technological advancements in clean energy are providing a highly efficient path for global decarbonization, from which Europe is also benefiting.
3. AI and Energy Dual Empowerment Enters the "Fast Lane"
Artificial intelligence and energy collaboration are accelerating green decarbonization, profoundly transforming the energy industry while driving emission reductions. China has already deployed dozens of industry-specific energy large models. These models have dramatically reduced geological inversion times from over two hours to approximately 5 minutes, significantly enhancing renewable energy integration. By 2025, wind and solar power accounted for 80% of newly added installed capacity. By the end of the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, non-fossil fuel installed capacity is expected to exceed 3.5 billion kilowatts, an increase of nearly 50% compared to the end of the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, injecting powerful momentum into decarbonization.
The explosive growth of AI has simultaneously driven a surge in clean electricity demand. In 2025, China's power consumption for computing centers reached 170 billion kWh, and it is projected to rise to between 400 billion and 700 billion kWh by 2030, accounting for about 5% of total societal electricity consumption. Through the exploration of "computing-electricity synergy" and aggregated direct green power supply, computing tasks can dynamically match the output of renewable energy generation. China aims to achieve a globally leading level of dual empowerment by 2030, building an intelligent, green, and highly efficient next-generation power system.
(Main news sources: CCTVNEWS APP, International Energy Network, China Energy Network, National Energy Administration, China Energy News)
