China’s Electric Power Sector: Leading on Renewables and Coal?

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This week, David Fishman, a Senior Manager at The Lantau Group, joins Cy McGeady to look at the Chinese electric power sector. China is leading in renewable energy deployment but at the same time is building and using coal-fired power plants.  David and Cy look at the Chinese sector to understand how both these things can be true and what it means for China’s energy future.

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Cy McGeady
Fellow, Energy Security and Climate Change Program
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Lisa Hyland
Chief of Staff, Economic Security and Technology Department