China’s Grid Looks Ready for Searing Heat After Heavy Investment
It’s a crucial summer for the country’s energy transition, but its power infrastructure looks up to the task.
Power transmission towers in Beijing.
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Welcome to our guide to the commodities markets powering the global economy. Today, energy reporter Dan Murtaugh looks at how years of heavy investment have safeguarded China’s electricity grid from summer demand spikes.
Scorching weather in China is highlighting how the world’s biggest green transition is paying dividends when it comes to energy security.