China’s alternative energy effort

China’s alternative energy effort

Roodolph St Pierre

Roodolph St Pierre

U.S. reaction U.S. reaction

China’s rise in the ‘green’ world

China’s rise in the ‘green’ worldIn 2009, China outpaced Denmark, Germany, Spain and the United States to become the largest producer of wind turbines and solar panel

In 2009, China outpaced Denmark, Germany, Spain and the United States to become the largest producer of wind turbines and solar panel

China’s rise in the ‘green’ world

China’s rise in the ‘green’ worldIn 2009, China outpaced Denmark, Germany, Spain and the United States to become the largest producer of wind turbines and solar panel

In 2009, China outpaced Denmark, Germany, Spain and the United States to become the largest producer of wind turbines and solar panel

Within the past 18 months, it is estimated that close to $35 billion of privately funded money was invested in Chinese renewable energy projects in comparison to $19 billion in the U.S.

Within the past 18 months, it is estimated that close to $35 billion of privately funded money was invested in Chinese renewable energy projects in comparison to $19 billion in the U.S.

China’s rise in the ‘green’ world

China’s rise in the ‘green’ worldIn 2009, China outpaced Denmark, Germany, Spain and the United States to become the largest producer of wind turbines and solar panel

In 2009, China outpaced Denmark, Germany, Spain and the United States to become the largest producer of wind turbines and solar panel

Within the past 18 months, it is estimated that close to $35 billion of privately funded money was invested in Chinese renewable energy projects in comparison to $19 billion in the U.S.

Within the past 18 months, it is estimated that close to $35 billion of privately funded money was invested in Chinese renewable energy projects in comparison to $19 billion in the U.S.

“As recently as 2006, Japan and Germany were the global leaders in solar modules produced” nowadays China not only joined the race but China is beating them to the race

“As recently as 2006, Japan and Germany were the global leaders in solar modules produced” nowadays China not only joined the race but China is beating them to the race

How does the U.S. fare?How does the U.S. fare?

In the Energy Policy Act of 2005, the government invested on multiple industries to help solve the energy crisis. [4]

In the Energy Policy Act of 2005, the government invested on multiple industries to help solve the energy crisis. [4]

How does the U.S. fare?How does the U.S. fare?

In the Energy Policy Act of 2005, the government invested on multiple industries to help solve the energy crisis. [4]

In the Energy Policy Act of 2005, the government invested on multiple industries to help solve the energy crisis. [4]

• Domestic production • Wind •Geothermal •Hydroelectric •Landfill gas•Ethanol •Clean coal• Nuclear

• Domestic production • Wind •Geothermal •Hydroelectric •Landfill gas•Ethanol •Clean coal• Nuclear

How does the U.S. fare?How does the U.S. fare?

In the Energy Policy Act of 2005, the government invested on multiple industries to help solve the energy crisis. [4]

In the Energy Policy Act of 2005, the government invested on multiple industries to help solve the energy crisis. [4]

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act also known as the stimulus bill, is by far the biggest financial and legislative investment the federal government has carried out in history [2]

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act also known as the stimulus bill, is by far the biggest financial and legislative investment the federal government has carried out in history [2]

How does the U.S. fare?How does the U.S. fare?

In the Energy Policy Act of 2005, the government invested on multiple industries to help solve the energy crisis. [4]

In the Energy Policy Act of 2005, the government invested on multiple industries to help solve the energy crisis. [4]

In the Energy Policy Act of 2005, the government invested on multiple industries to help solve the energy crisis. [4]

In the Energy Policy Act of 2005, the government invested on multiple industries to help solve the energy crisis. [4]

U.S. venture capitalists are investing in cutting edge technology rather than piling up on current technologies [2]

U.S. venture capitalists are investing in cutting edge technology rather than piling up on current technologies [2]

Issues / FutureIssues / Future

“all alternative-geothermal, solar, wind, etc – produce only 3% of the

energy supplied by oil”

“all alternative-geothermal, solar, wind, etc – produce only 3% of the

energy supplied by oil”

Issues / FutureIssues / Future

“all alternative-geothermal, solar, wind, etc – produce only 3% of the

energy supplied by oil”

“all alternative-geothermal, solar, wind, etc – produce only 3% of the

energy supplied by oil”

China has surpassed the U.S. in terms of alternative energy equipments produced but China has yet to produce more renewable energy [3]

China has surpassed the U.S. in terms of alternative energy equipments produced but China has yet to produce more renewable energy [3]

The reality is “China isn’t expected to produce more renewable power than the United Sates until sometime between 2020 and 2025, according to EIA.”

The reality is “China isn’t expected to produce more renewable power than the United Sates until sometime between 2020 and 2025, according to EIA.”

Technology comparison Technology comparison Source Provides Upside Downside Dangers

Coal 60% of electricity and 25% of total energy in U.S.

Most abundant fossil fuel

Most polluting - environmental and human health hazard

Global warming-acid rain- release of toxic impound to atmosphere

Nuclear 1/6 of world’s electricity

Does not produced GHG

Unsolved waste disposal issues, expansive and slow to build and run

Health issues for people leaving near facilities; subject to radioactive waste

Solar Provides tone of free energy source

Renewable and non polluting

“Need improved grid and storage”

none

Wind Few wind farms could provide the whole U.S. with electricity

Renewable and non polluting

“Need improved grid and storage”- neighboring noise pollution

In very high winds, machines are built to self destruct

Work Cited Work Cited

[1] China Leading Global Race to Make Clean Energy:

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/31/business/energy-environment/31renew.html

[2] Ehan Zindler 2010. Head of Policy Analysis, Bloombeerg New Energy Finance. Testimony before the

U.S.-China Economic & Security and Review Commision. The Challenge of China’s Green Technology

Policy and Oho’s Response:

http://www.uscc.gov/hearings/2010hearings/written_testimonies/10_07_14_wrt/10_07_14_zindler_stateme

nt.pdf

[3] China winning renewable energy race:

http://peakoil.com/alternative-energy/china-winning-renewable-energy-race/

[4] U.S. Energy Regulations: http://www.wikinvest.com/concept/U.S._Energy_Regulations

[5] Pew Center on Global Climate Change:

http://www.pewclimate.org/federal/analysis/congress/111/acesa/waxman-markey-short-summary

[6] Energy Pros and Cons: http://www.danielbbotkin.com/2007/03/19/pros-and-cons/

[7] IPCC glossary, pg 8: http://www.ipcc.ch/pdf/assessment-report/ar4/syr/ar4_syr_appendix.pdf