China's Green Energy Exports Surge in 2024: Wind, PV, Lithium Batteries, and EVs Reach New Heights

Published: Jan 15, 2025 08:41

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In 2024, China's wind turbine exports increased by 71.9%; PV products have exceeded 200 billion yuan in exports for four consecutive years; lithium battery exports reached 3.91 billion units, setting a historical record. In the green transportation sector, China's railway electric locomotive exports have maintained growth for five consecutive years; electric motorcycles and bicycles were popular in overseas markets, with export value surpassing 40 billion yuan for the first time; EV exports exceeded 2 million units for the first time.

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