Published: September 30th, 2021,
Last updated: September 30th, 2021
Today we are taking a closer look at the pressing problems of the Chinese electric power industry – and possible solutions. In many regions, the lights are currently going out and the assembly lines are at a standstill because coal-fired power production is reaching its climate limits. Christiane Kühl has read the latest report of the International Energy Agency. The report outlines a roadmap for phasing out coal while maintaining energy security. We also look at the opportunities and risks of new reactor technology. The molten salt reactor burns cheap thorium and is considered particularly safe. China has high hopes for the experimental reactor located on the edge of the Gobi Desert.