The Sino-German Energy Partnership

The Sino-German Energy Partnership aims to enhance bilateral cooperation on the energy transition, including facilitating the transformation of the energy system towards a sustainable system based on energy efficiency and renewable energy, improve energy security, promote climate protection and mitigate global competition for energy resources.

We support high-level political dialogue, facilitate B2G and fertile business environments, enhance exchange of best-practices and communicate the German and Chinese energy transitions.

The Sino-German Energy Partnership

NDRC Vice Director Hu Zucai shaking hands with former State Secretary Rainer Baake in front of the flags of the European Union, China and Germany.
Sino-German Energy Partnership: NDRC Vice Minister Hu Zucai meets former BMWi State Secretary Rainer Baake. Source: BMWi/Andreas Mertens.

Since its initiation in 2006 at the Sino-German Forum for Economic and Technological Cooperation, the bilateral cooperation between China and Germany in the energy sector has developed into a strategic partnership. The Sino-German Energy Partnership links three levels of action: high-level policy dialogue, business-to-government exchange as well as an exchange of experiences on technical and regulatory solutions promoting the energy transition.

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"The Sino-German cooperation on energy already has achieved great success. The German Energiewende and China's Energy Revolution share the goal to establish a clean, safe and efficient energy system. We aim to deepen the exchange and jointly drive innovation for the transition."

LI FANRONG
Vice Administrator, National Energy Administration of P.R. China (NEA)

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2023 Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue, #betd23, Credit: Photothek
2023 Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue, #betd23, Credit: Photothek

Since 2015 the Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue has become the leading international forum for high-level policymakers, industry, science and civil society to exchange ideas for a safe, affordable and environmentally responsible global energy transition. The conference complements the cli-mate discourse by emphasizing the energy component.

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Milestones

Through its numerous initiatives and activities, the Sino-German Energy Partnership constantly enhances the bilateral cooperation and supports the transformation of the energy systems in both countries.

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September
2023
25 September 2023

Sino-German Cooperation fosters energy efficiency and emissions reduction in Taicang Industrial Park

07
September
2023
07 September 2023

11th Sino-German Working Group Meeting on Energy successfully held in Suzhou

20
June
2023
20 June 2023

11th Sino-German Forum on Economic and Technological Cooperation: Habeck and Zheng agree to deepen cooperation in the fight against climate change

28
March
2023
28 March 2023

Chinese Delegation visits Germany for Exchange on Energy Transition and Climate Goals

14
March
2023
14 March 2023

8th Meeting of the Sino-German Working Group on Energy Efficiency

30
November
2022
30 November 2022

Energy Efficiency Network as an innovative model for energy saving and emission reduction for industrial parks in China

31
October
2022
31 October 2022 Delegation, bilateral dialogue

Delegation of China’s National Energy Administration visits Germany for first time since pandemic outbreak

29
September
2022
29 September 2022 Work in progress, interim results

The Sino-German Energy Transition project shares results at the final conference

11
August
2022
11 August 2022 Publication, research results

[NEW RESEARCH] Rural energy transition in China and Germany

27
April
2022
27 April 2022

10th Meeting of the Sino-German Working Group on Energy

20
January
2022
20 January 2022

7th Sino-German Working Group Meeting on Energy Efficiency

18
January
2022
18 January 2022

Launch event of the Sino-German Demonstration Project on Energy Efficiency in Cities

11
October
2021
11 October 2021

White Paper on Heat Pumps for Carbon Neutrality (2021)

28
July
2021
28 July 2021

Energy-Efficiency Measures in Industry to Achieve Carbon Neutrality

25
June
2021
25 June 2021 Sino-German Energy Efficiency Network Kicked off

More Energy Efficiency through Joint Effort

22
January
2021
22 January 2021

Sino-German Cooperation on Renewable Energy Deepened

09
December
2020
09 December 2020

Cooperation on Energy Efficiency deepened under the impression of carbon neutrality goal

07
December
2020
07 December 2020

Foster women’s contribution, accelerate the global energy transition

19
October
2020
19 October 2020 Green Hydrogen

Work together to foster the development of hydrogen industry

31
July
2020
31 July 2020 Publication, Biomethane

Advancing the biomethane sector development in China - German experiences on policies, markets and business models

17
December
2019
17 December 2019 Demonstration Project, Energy Efficiency

1st Phase of the Sino-German Demonstration Project on Energy Efficiency in Industry Successfully Completed

26
November
2019
26 November 2019 Sino-German Cooperation, Energy Efficiency

Award Ceremony of the "Sino-German Energy Efficiency Cooperation Projects Award"

26
November
2019
26 November 2019 Technology Forum, Business Exchange

German Best Practice Solutions for China’s Heating Transition

14
November
2019
14 November 2019 Political Dialogue

BMWi and NEA: Annual Meeting of Sino-German Working Group on Energy held in Berlin

08
August
2019
08 August 2019 Demonstration Project

Fourteen Technologies, One Goal - Energy Efficiency in China’s industry

27
June
2019
27 June 2019 Political Dialogue

BMWi State Secretary Andreas Feicht and NDRC Vice Director Zhang Yong met in Berlin

16
June
2019
16 June 2019 Political Dialogue on Energy

Bilateral Exchange between BMWi State Secretary Andreas Feicht and NEA Vice Administrator Li Fanrong

11
April
2019
Participants of fifth Sino-German working group "Energy Efficiency" meeting, ©GIZ
11 April 2019 Political Dialogue on Energy Efficiency

Exchange on Energy Efficiency Deepened - 5th Meeting of the Sino-German Working Group on Energy Efficiency

28
March
2019
28 March 2019 Demonstration Project

Six Out of Six: Sino-German Expert Group Conducts Energy Diagnosis in World’s No. 2 Airport

19
October
2018
Participants of 7th Meeting of the Sino-German Working Group on Energy, ©NEA
19 October 2018 Political Dialogue on Energy

7th Meeting of the Sino-German Working Group on Energy

03
May
2018
03 May 2018 Political Dialogue on Energy Efficiency

4th Sino-German Working Group Meeting on Energy Efficiency Held in Beijing

03
May
2018
03 May 2018 Local Business Advisory Council

First Meeting of the German Local Business Advisory Council

15
December
2017
Group photo of kick-off event “Sino-German Demonstration Project on Energy Efficiency in Industry”.
15 December 2017 Demonstration Project

Kick-off of Sino-German Demonstration Project on Energy Efficiency in Industry

12
November
2017
Group photo of Chinese delegation at BMWi.
12 November 2017 Training Program

Energy Efficiency Incentive Measures and Experiences in Germany 2017

08
June
2017
Group photo of participants with Thorsten Herdan, BMWi Director General and Liang Zhipeng, NEA Deputy Director General
08 June 2017 Political Dialogue

6th Meeting of the Energy Working Group

"The Sino-German cooperation on energy efficiency and energy conservation is not only of great significance for the reduction of energy consumption in both countries, it also plays a crucial role in the global effort to improve energy efficiency."

Ren Shuben
Director General, National Development and Reform Commission of P.R. China (NDRC)

What We Can Do For You

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Support Political Dialogue

Political dialogue enables an energy policy exchange, defines the strategic direction of the energy partnership, and builds trust. We prepare and facilitate high-level meetings. We support the implementation of agreed activities. We organize the exchange between relevant institutions in Germany and China.

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Provide political counsel

With our unique energy expertise we provide political consultancy services on strategically relevant topics, including continuous counselling as well as preparing studies, analyses, workshops, and trainings.

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Connect Business and Politics

We build bridges between politics and business, facilitate access to decision-makers and help businesses make their position being heard in the partnership countries and involve them by providing the opportunity to contribute their expertise, e.g. in new projects.

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Enhance Energy Transition Communication

Clear communication translates undertakings into understanding. We communicate about energy policy through various channels - in China and Germany. We facilitate know-how and information exchange in order to support the energy transition in both countries and the realization of opportunities by stakeholders in both countries.

"Germany and China are both pioneers as regards the expansion of the use of renewable energies. They aim to establish a secure, affordable and environmentally friendly energy supply."

Rainer Baake
Former State Secretary, Federal German Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy

Events

14 November 2023

Sino-German Expert Workshop on Regulation and Implementation for Product Energy Efficiency

In pursuit of ambitious climate targets, a key strategy lies in prioritizing the reduction of energy consumption—a cost-effective and environmentally sound way to mitigate carbon emissions.  China and Germany both recognize the essential role of energy efficiency on the path to climate neutrality, identifying it as a significant leverage point. Consequently, the Expert Workshop on Regulation and Implementation for Product Energy Efficiency took place online on November 14. It was organized by GIZ under the framework of the Sino-German Energy Partnership between BMWK, NDRC and NEA.

10 November 2023

Identifying Common Solutions for Hydrogen Transport and Refueling in China and Germany

Germany and China are pioneers of the energy transition and hydrogen industry. To provide a platform for experts from both countries to identify common challenges and exchange on solutions, the GIZ and China Hydrogen Alliance (CHA) co-organized the “Sino-German Expert Workshop on Hydrogen Transport and Refueling” on November 11. The event was held under the framework of two projects - Transformation in the Mobility Sector in Asia and Germany and the Sino-German Energy Partnership.    

10
November
2023
17 October 2023

Workshop on Energy Laws Supporting Energy Transition in China and Germany

On 17 October 2023, GIZ and the China Electricity Council (CEC) jointly organized the "Workshop on Energy Laws Supporting Energy Transition in China and Germany" under the Sino-German Energy Partnership. The event focused on addressing how energy and energy efficiency laws and regulations contribute to green and low-carbon energy transition, promote sustainable economic and social development, therefore, ensure energy development and security. Over 40 high-level representatives from the National Energy Administration (NEA), the Law Office of the Environmental Resources Committee of the NPC, the German embassy, as well as the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), the Ministry of Justice, and Chinese and German think-tanks and experts joined the discussion.

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October
2023
Participants of the workshop on Energy Laws Supporting Energy Transition in China and Germany
28 September 2023

Chinese and German Stakeholders Discuss Electrolyzer Performance Standards

On September 28th, the GIZ organized the “Sino-German Expert Workshop on Energy Efficiency of Electrolyzers”, providing an exchange platform for Chinese and German stakeholders to foster better understanding on energy efficiency of electrolyzers and related standards in China, Europe and Germany.  

21 September 2023

China Southern Power Grid visited Germany, deepening think tank cooperation between the two countries on Energy Transition

From 18-21 September 2023, the China Southern Power Grid (CSG) visited Germany and exchanged with multiple stakeholders on German’s recent development in energy transition. As one of the Chinese implementation partners of the Sino-German Energy Transition project (EnTrans), the think tank cooperation component of the Sino-German Energy Partnership, CSG is one of the two major state-owned grid company in China after State Grid and supports the power transmission, distribution in 5 southern provinces in China.

21
September
2023
China Southern Power Grid (CSG) delegation visiting EnBW
20 September 2023

Sino-German Expert Workshop on Industry Energy Efficiency Benchmarks for Cement and Glass: Need for Continued Exchange

On 20 September, German and Chinese experts exchanged on both countries’ industry energy efficiency benchmarks with a focus on the production of cement and flat glass. The workshop was organized by GIZ and China National Institute for Standardization (CNIS) under the framework of the Sino-German Energy Partnership commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).

 

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September
2023
08 September 2023

German-China Energy Transition Exchange Workshop

On September 8th, the six implementation partners of Sino-German Energy Transition project jointly organized the Sino-German Energy Transition Exchange workshop, which dedicated to the sharing of expertise and discussion between German and Chinese think tanks on key issues in the energy transition processing. The representatives of BMWK and NEA attended the workshop, as well as representatives of six implementation agencies, in addition to a small number of outside think tanks in the field of energy transition.

08
September
2023
08 September 2023

German Companies Discuss Green Power Procurement Strategies

On September 8th, the Sino-German Energy Partnership and the German Chamber of Commerce Greater China jointly organized this year’s German Local Business Advisory Council Session in the German General Consulate in Shanghai. Participants included representatives from the BMWK, the German Embassy in China, the German General Consulate in Shanghai, and thirteen German companies.

 

08
September
2023
07 September 2023

Women Power in Energy Transition Subforum successfully held during the Suzhou International Energy Transition Forum

On September 7, 2023, during the Suzhou International Energy Transition Forum (IFET), jointly hosted by the National Energy Administration of China (NEA), the Government of Jiangsu Province, and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), GIZ supported the subforum Women Power in Energy Transition as co-organizer with Chinese Renewable Energy Industries Association (CREIA) in collaboration with World Economic Forum (WEC). It was the first ever subforum on gender equality at Suzhou IFET (since 2015) under the host of NEA, showing growing awareness and recognition from top government level on gender issue in the green energy sector.

07
September
2023
03 August 2023

Improving Energy Efficiency in China’s Public Buildings

On August 3rd, 2023, the Sino-German Business Roundtable on Energy Efficiency in Public Buildings successfully took place in Beijing. 24 high-level business representatives of Chinese and German companies and industrial associations participated in the roundtable discussion, exchanging insights on recent industry developments and how to uncover further potential for increasing energy efficiency in public buildings. GIZ and the Energy and Environmental Services Industry Alliance (EESIA) co-organized the event with support of the German Foreign Chamber of Commerce in China (AHK). The event took place in the framework of the Sino-German Energy Partnership, commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK). 

 

03
August
2023
31 July 2023

Promoting the application of heat pump systems in China to accelerate the heating transition

The China Heat Pump Forum organized by the China Heat Pump Alliance (CHPA) took place from July 31 to August 2 in Nanjing. During the event, Ms. Yin Yuxia, Project Director of the Sino-German Energy Partnership of GIZ, delivered a keynote speech. GIZ and CHPA also co-organized the sub-forum on Sino-German Heat Pump System Application Technology.

 

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July
2023
20 July 2023

Sino-German Exchange on Sector Coupling Reveals Synergies

The Sino-German Workshop on Sector Coupling in Hydrogen Clusters took place on 20 July 2023. The event brought German and Chinese experts from the energy and transport sectors together to share knowledge and innovative concepts of sector coupling and to discuss experiences and best practices from hydrogen demonstration zones in Germany and China.

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July
2023
07 July 2023

Empowering Women in China’s Energy and Climate Sector

On July 7th, under framework of the Sino-German Energy Partnership, GIZ and China’s Hydrogen Energy Industry Committee (HEIC) jointly organized a professional networking event for women in the areas of energy transition and climate action. The event is part of the Women in Green Energy Initiative launched by the Sino-German Energy Partnership. As it took place three days prior to the start of China’s 33rd Energy Conservation Week (July 10th -16th), the event highlighted the growing female influence in the energy efficiency sector.  

07
July
2023
10 May 2023

Sino-German Clean Heating Forum

On May 10th, the 4th China Clean Heat Industry Summit took place in Beijing. Together, GIZ and CHIC organised the Sino-German Clean Heating Forum around the topic of heat meteringGerman experts shared their experiences with Germany's heat metering model and sustainable heating solutions. Afterwards, Chinese and German companies and experts discussed the challenges and potentials of clean heating and its role in achieving the carbon neutrality goal in the heating sector.

Still, 30% of China’s energy consumption in the building sector is related to heating. Therefore, the sustainable transition in the heating sector is crucial to achieving China’s carbon neutrality goal. In this context, the Sino-German Energy Partnership and the China Clean Heating Industry Committee (CHIC) are working together to strengthen exchanges between Germany and China in heating transition and to promote the decarbonization in heating sector. 

10
May
2023
24 March 2023

Empowering women in energy transition and climate action

In cooperation with the Hydrogen Energy Industry Committee (HEIC) of the China Energy Conservation Association (CECA), GIZ organized the network roundtable “Empowering Women in Climate Action” under the framework of the Sino-German Energy Partnership on 24 March in Beijing.

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March
2023
25 November 2022

German Local Business Advisory Council Session on Supply Chain De-carbonization in China

As a key instrument for the business-to-government exchange for German companies in China, the German Local Business Advisory Council (BAC) meeting took place for the 7th time on 25 November 2022. The BAC meeting brought together actors of the German private sector in China and representatives from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) as well as the German Embassy in Beijing to discuss recent developments, challenges and opportunities for the German industry in China.

15 November 2022

Empowering women in the green transition process

On 15 November, as the Gender Day on 14 November at COP 27 shed light on the role of women in adapting to climate change, GIZ joined forces with UN Women and UNDP and called for action on promoting a gender-just green transition to tackle the gender gap in climate action. The workshop invited multiple stakeholders to examine solutions and measures for integrating a gender-just perspective into political, social, and economic development.

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November
2022
26 October 2022

Sino-German Workshop on Smart Grid

Under the framework of the Sino-German Energy Partnership, GIZ and State Grid Energy Research Institute Co. Ltd jointly organized the Sino-German Expert Workshop on Smart grid on Oct. 26th 2022. The workshop focused on the status quo, challenges and development trends of smart grid in both countries, discussed the role of smart grid in promoting the development of renewable energy, facilitating the construction of renewable dominated power system, and looked forward to further cooperation between China and Germany in the field of smart grid. Experts from State Grid Energy Research Institute Co. Ltd, dena, Electric Power Planning and Engineering Institute (EPPEI), Tsinghua Sichuan energy Internet Research Institute, Network Technology/Network Operation Forum at VDE (VDE FNN) and GIZ participated the workshop. In the future, GIZ will continue to carry out cooperation and exchanges on smart grid, renewable energy development and power system flexibility to share successful experience of Germany's energy transition, promote the green and low-carbon transition in the energy sector between China and Germany, and help achieve the climate goals of both countries. 

14 September 2022

Pathway towards Climate Neutral Districts - GIZ launches training series on Climate Neutral Industry Parks and Integrated Energy Concepts

On 14 September 2022, the first of six training series on “Climate Neutral Industry Parks and Integrated Energy Concepts” took place in Jintan, Jiangsu Province. As part of the Sino-German Demonstration Project on Energy Efficiency in Cities, the training series aims for enhancing the capacities of local stakeholders, such as government representatives, energy system operators, and private sector, regarding district energy planning, integrated energy and resource management as well as energy efficiency and energy conservation in buildings.

02 September 2022

Facilitates dialogue on provincial energy transition between China and Europe

On 2 Sep GIZ co-hosted the Second Europe-China Workshop on Clean Energy Transition under the BMWK supported Sino-German Energy Transition project. The conference is a sub-forum for 2022 Taiyuan Energy Low-Carbon Development Forum.

02
September
2022
31 August 2022

Enhancing the energy legal system to ensure security during the energy transition

Workshop on Sino-German Energy Policies, Laws and Mechanisms in Supporting Energy Transition
31
August
2022
22 August 2022

Facilitating expert dialogue on the development of hydrogen refueling infrastructures in Germany and China

On 22 August 2022, the energy and mobility teams of GIZ China jointly organized the online expert dialogue "Planning for the development of hydrogen refueling infrastructure in Germany and China". The expert dialogue between German and Chinese representatives of the hydrogen industry, experts and alliances allowed for an in-depth exchange on planning steps and goals for the nationwide hydrogen refueling station (HRS) infrastructure, including the necessary standards and station operation. The exchange also addressed aspects such as target setting, involving local and regional authorities as well as the security of supply.

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August
2022
23 August 2022

Tapping the potential of agrivoltaics to reach climate goals

On 23 August, the Sino-German expert workshop on Agrivoltaics Development successfully took place in Beijing. Co-organized by GIZ under the Sino-German Energy Partnership and China New Energy Chamber of Commerce (CNECC), the event invited Chinese and German policymakers, scholars, and industry representatives to discuss the current development of agrivoltaics (APV) in China and Germany.  The discussion centered around the best practices and challenges related to the policy framework and standards of APV in both countries.

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August
2022
19 August 2022

Improving Energy Efficiency in China’s Public Buildings

05 August 2022

Experts exchange solutions for decarbonizing heating sector at Sino-German Clean Heating Forum

22 July 2022

Steering Meeting of the Sino-German Working Group on Energy Efficiency

On 22 July 2022, the 2nd steering meeting of the Sino-German Working Group on Energy Efficiency between the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) and the National Development and Reform Commission of the PRC (NDRC) took place virtually. Both sides reviewed the working group's activities and achievements in 2022, discussed further activities for the latter half of the year, and expressed their strong commitment to deepen the bilateral cooperation on energy efficiency.

28 July 2022

Promoting Sino-German Exchange on Green Hydrogen Certification and Standards

On July 28, the "Sino-German Workshop on Green Hydrogen Certification and Standards" successfully took place in Beijing. Jointly organized by GIZ and the Hydrogen Energy Industry Committee of China Energy Conservation Association (HEIC), the event is under the Sino-German Energy Partnership and part of the activities of the Sino-German Working Group on Energy between the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) and the National Energy Administration (NEA) of China. Aiming to building an exchange platform for political, academic and industry experts to discuss the experience of China and Europe in the certification and standardization of green hydrogen, the event brought participants from BMWK, NEA, hydrogen associations, academic institutes and companies together.

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July
2022
17 June 2022

Benchmarks: Fostering understanding for emission trading and energy efficiency

To foster better mutual understanding on energy benchmark approaches in Europe and China, on June 17, GIZ and China National Institute of Standardization (CNIS) jointly organized the Sino-German Expert Workshop on Energy Efficiency and Carbon Emission Benchmarks. At the event, German and Chinese experts shared the experiences on energy efficiency benchmark and carbon emission benchmark development in China, the EU and Germany. The exchange focused on national benchmarks, industry benchmarks and benchmarking in the context of emission trading schemes.

27 May 2022

GIZ and CNECC will hold Sino-German Expert Workshop on Agrivoltaics

Agrivoltaics (APV) is a promising concept for combining agriculture and solar power generation to advance the energy transition while ensuring social participation and acceptance. Both China and Germany are promoting the development of APV through policy support.

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16 May 2022

Promoting the Application of Heat Pumps in China to Contribute to Energy Decarbonization

Sino-German Business Roundtable on High Temperature Heat Pumps

28 April 2022

Europe-China Dialogue on Distributed Solar

Agora Energy Transition China and GIZ will co-organize the Europe-China Distributed Renewable Energy Workshop in Beijing on 28th April 2022 under the framework of the BMWK supported Sino-German Energy Transition project.

31 March 2022

Series Workshop on Flexibility Measures

As a follow-up to German-Chinese workshops on flexibility measures and adequate planning of dispatchable generation and energy infrastructure, EnTrans in cooperation with the Danish Embassy Beijing and Danish Energy Agency (DEA) plans to hold a series of 3 workshops in 2022.

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31 March 2022

Sino-German Energy Transition project shares project outcomes at BETD

#BETD22 side events on capacity adequacy & flexibility and E-mobility & RE integration

24 February 2022

From energy efficiency to climate neutrality networks

Workshop on best practices and concepts for demand flexibility and climate neutrality in industrial companies

18 January 2022

Flexibility Technologies and Measures in the German and Danish Power Systems

On 18 January 2021, the project partnersof the Sino-German Energy Transition project dena and GIZ organized a joint workshop with the Danish Energy Agency (DEA) to highlight the development and status of flexibility use in the power market in Germany and Denmark.

14 December 2021

Empower Women’s Leadership in the Energy Transition - Networking Event “Women in Green Energy” Initiative

21 December 2021

German electricity market capacity adequacy study shows how Germany successfully handles clean energy within the European electricity market

18 November 2021

Sixth German Local Business Advisory Council on corporate decarbonization in China

14 December 2021

Discover and empower women’s leadership: networking event Women in Green Energy Initiative

23 November 2021

Work in progress: second expert consultation workshop on data centre flexibility

11 November 2021

Promote the integration of renewable energy in cooling sector

07 November 2021

Towards the green hydrogen economy - Europe-China hydrogen workshop

23 September 2021

Through Sino-German Exchange Towards a Better Market Environment for Distributed Energy in China

14 September 2021

Report Sheds Light on Potential of China’s Biomass Sector to Contribute to Carbon Neutrality

04 September 2021

Fostering China’s Regional Coal Transition Solutions through Sino-German Cooperation

Agora, GIZ, and other partners hold China-EU Conference on Clean Energy Transition at 2021 Taiyuan Energy Low-Carbon Development Forum.

27 June 2021

Sino-German cooperation promotes heat pump development in China

On 27 June, China Energy Conservation Association (CECA) launched a new industrial association standard on hybrid systems combining air-source heat pumps and gas boilers. This will effectively promote the standardization of design, construction and validation of energy-saving home comfort systems for heating, regulate the industry development, and enhance the quality development of heat pump technologies, and thus promoting the healthy development of the industry in China.

16 June 2021

Decarbonising the Energy Sector under the Carbon Peaking and Neutrality Goal

On 16 June, the energy team of GIZ in China organized a Sino-German exchange forum on decarbonisation of the energy sector in the context of carbon peaking and carbon neutrality goals. The event provided an opportunity for sharing experiences, challenges, opportunities, and potentials for cooperation between Germany and China while accelerating the energy transition in both countries.

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2021
26 May 2021

GIZ-BEN Expert Workshop on “the Journey to Net Zero Transport”

As climate change intensifies globally, many countries have recently pledged to achieve carbon neutrality in the coming decades. To complete this journey successfully, sectors with intensive emissions such as fossil energy, industries, and transport need to design specific roadmaps to achieve carbon peaking and carbon neutrality. Transport accounts for about 15% of the total carbon emissions in China. Thus, low-carbon transportation is a major issue to consider when we talk about decarbonization in the transport sector.

On 26 May, GIZ and the Beijing Energy Network (BEN) jointly organized a workshop addressing this topic. Two senior energy analysts from IHS Markit, Wang Shiyao and Xu Yaohua, and Anders Hove, Project Director of the Sino-German Energy Transition Project, GIZ, shared their insights on energy transition and low-carbon transition in China’s transport sector.

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22 April 2021

Improving Coal Power Flexibility for Better Grid Integration of Renewables

Sino-German online conference to exchange coal power flexibility

On 22 April, GIZ hosted the Sino-German Online Conference on Coal Power Flexibility. As more and more variable renewable electricity feeds into the grid, flexibilization of existing conventional power plants plays an important role for ensuring adequate system stability in the short to medium term. The event attracted over 60 attendees from both countries’ government institutions, research and industry. The conference provided an information platform for exchanging on the status quo, challenges and solutions for the flexibilization of coal power in Germany and China, and connecting German and Chinese decision makers from politics and industry alike. The introduction of the VGB Powertech’s toolbox on coal power flexibilization marked the highlight of the event. The event was supported by China Electric Power Planning and Engineering Institute (EPPEI).

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23 March 2021

Achieving carbon neutrality and understanding its impact on grid operators

Under the national carbon neutrality goal, China’s grid operators are facing tremendous challenges. The massive expansion of renewable energies requires better coordinated interregional electricity transport both on national and provincial level. On 23 - 24 March the Sino-German Energy Partnership organized an online exchange workshop aiming at enabling an in-depth exchange between State Grid Zhejiang, Zhejiang Energy Bureau, the Ministry of the Environment, Climate Protection and the Energy Sector Baden-Württemberg, Netze BW GmbH, TransNet BW GmbH to discuss the experience of Zhejiang and Baden-Wuerttemberg in the progress of carbon peaking and carbon neutrality and solutions on optimization of energy structure, energy storage, and grid operation.

28 March 2021

Call for applications: Energising women to advance the energy transition

To advance the role of women as agents of change, the Global Women’s Network for the Energy Transition (GWNET) in partnership with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi), is launching a mentoring programme across select countries under the German bilateral energy partnerships.

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04 March 2021

Towards Climate Neutral and Energy Efficient Cities in China

Cities contribute to about 70% of global final energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. Hence, climate protection, energy efficiency and resource conservation are increasingly important for cities, urban quarters and industry parks in Germany and China. Against this background, the Sino-German Energy Partnership launched the workshop series “Climate Neutral Cities 2050” on March 4, 2021. More than 20 German company representatives participated and discussed framework conditions and solutions for climate neutral cities,  and expectations for the demonstration project.

22 January 2021

Bilateral working group meeting: BMWi and NEA to discuss cooperation on power market reform, biomethane, flexibility, heating, hydrogen and energy storage

The German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi) and the National Energy Administration of the PR China (NEA) will review the Energy Partnership’s activities of 2020 and agree on new activities and focal topics for 2021 during a virtual working group session on January 22. Agenda topics include power and spot market reform, power sector flexibility, sustainable heating, biomethane, hydrogen and energy storage as well as the cooperation within the Sino-German Energy Transition Project in support of Chinese think tanks. The Sino-German Working Group on Energy between BMWi and NEA convenes annually on director-general-level to discuss the bilateral cooperation as well as implications of current policy developments. BMWi and NEA held their last working group meeting in November 2019 in Berlin.

16 December 2020

Workshop on study "Quantifying power sector flexibility in Germany and China’s Jing-Jin-Ji region"

On 16 December 2020, the report’s authors will convene a workshop with experts in Beijing to discuss potential further research. Potential next steps might include expanding the analysis to cover all of Europe and all of China, including projections to 2025, and adding policy options that represent hybrids of the options considered in the report—for example, combining DSM with energy storage, or coal plant flexibilization with a small amount of energy storage.

19 October 2020

Work together to foster the development of hydrogen industry

Green hydrogen is one of the key elements on the pathway to a future of clean, secure and affordable energy supply and has gained significant importance on the European and international agenda. On 19 October 2020, GIZ held the Sino-German Hydrogen Strategy and Cooperation Workshop to exchange on the hydrogen strategy and development status in both countries, and to discuss the challenges and opportunities as well as the cooperation potentials for hydrogen industries.

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13 August 2020

5. Meeting of the German Local Business Advisory Council

On 13 August, the 5th meeting of the German Local Business Advisory Council (BAC) successfully took place in a digital format. Initiated by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi), the BAC is a B2G instrument under the framework of the Sino-German Energy Partnership (EP). It aims at facilitating discussions and exchange between German industry and government on market challenges and opportunities in China.

28 August 2020

ESIE 2020: Energy storage in Germany and implications for China

On August 28, the Sino-German Energy Partnership launched its latest report - Energy Storage in Germany – Present Developments and Applicability in China – at the 2020 edition of the Energy Storage International Conference and Expo (#ESIE) hosted by the China Energy Storage Alliance (CNESA).

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31 July 2020

Advancing the biomethane sector development in China - German experiences on policies, markets and business models

On July 30 and 31, GIZ and the Biomass Energy Industry Promotion Association of China (BEIPA) co-organized the virtual Sino-German Biomethane Workshop under the framework of the Sino-German Energy Partnership (EP). The event aimed at presenting and discussing the German experience in terms of policies, incentives, technologies, standards and business models for biomethane production and grid injection, as well as to discuss its implication and applicability for China. During the event, a comprehensive study conducted by the German Institute for Biogas, Waste Management and Energy commissioned by GIZ on the same topic was officially launched.

09 July 2020

Virtual meeting: BMWi and NDRC exchange on energy efficiency policies

On July 9th, the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi) and the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) held a working-level virtual meeting in the framework of the Sino-German Energy Partnership. The bilateral exchange focused on the latest energy efficiency strategies and policies in both countries as well as the outlook for Sino-German cooperation in the field of energy efficiency. The meeting was headed by Ms. Christine Falken-Großer, Division Director for Bilateral Energy Cooperation (IIA2) at BMWi, and Mr. Xiong Zhe, Divison Director for Energy Conservation and Efficiency at NDRC.

12 May 2020

Under the Impact of COVID-19: Expert Exchange on Energy Storage Policy and Market in the EU and China

When: 12 May 2020

Where: Digital

The online conference on “Energy Storage Policy and Market in the EU and China” brings together European and Chinese energy storage experts to share insights on the energy storage markets of the EU and China as well as to strengthen private sector cooperation between both economies.

31 May 2020

Call for Proposals: "Showcase" for German Energy-Efficiency Solutions in Buildings in China

On behalf of the Energy Export Initiative of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, the German Industry & Commerce Greater China Shanghai (AHK) will organize a “Showcase – Energy Efficiency Made in Germany” in September 2020. The one-and-a-half-day Showcase offers a unique occasion for presenting innovative German energy-efficient solutions in buildings in China to a broad range of experts, decision makers and media representatives in East China.

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10 December 2019

Can Demonstration Projects Benefit German Business Activities in China?

When: December 10, 2019

Where: Shanghai

The 4th German Local Business Advisory Council successfully took place in Shanghai. The key topic this time: How to have effective demonstration projects that show the benefits of system solutions and machinery “Made in Germany”?  

06 November 2019

Revealing the Iceberg under Sea Surface: Life Cycle Cost Matters!

When: November 6-7, 2019

Where: Beijing

On November 6-7, the second training workshop on life cycle cost-benefit analysis was successfully held in Beijing, organized jointly by the National Energy Conservation Center (NECC) and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH.

30 October 2019

Study Published: Markets are Key to Power Sector Flexibility

When: October 30, 2019

Where: Beijing

The Sino-German Energy Partnership commissioned the study: “Incentivizing Flexibility: The Role of the Power Market in Germany” to examines flexibility enablers in the German power market. On October 30, Chinese and German experts gathered in Beijing to discuss the study results, market mechanisms and flexibility options. More than 40 German and Chinese experts from government institutions, academia and the energy industry participated. GIZ and China Electric Power Planning and Engineering Institute (EPPEI) hosted the workshop in the framework of the Sino-German Energy Partnership.

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23 September 2019

What is the role of hydrogen in China’s future energy system?

When: September 23rd

Where: Beijing

To answer this question, and to discuss the hydrogen strategies of German enterprises in China, the Sino-German Energy Partnership and the German Embassy in Beijing jointly hosted a roundtable discussion on hydrogen. Experts from the International Energy Agency (IEA), the Foshan Environment and Energy Research Institute and German private sector representatives exchanged on the prospects of hydrogen in China and abroad.

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25 July 2019

3rd Meeting of the German Local Business Advisory Council hosted in Beijing

For the third time the Sino-German Energy Partnership (EP) welcomed representatives from German companies, the German Embassy and German Industry and Commerce Greater China (AHK) to the German Local Business Advisory Council, hosted in the premises of the German Embassy in Beijing.

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28 June 2019

Energy Partnership kicks-off two studies on heating and flexibility

When: June 24, June 28

Where: Beijing

This week, the Sino-German Energy Partnership kicked off research for two new studies on sustainable heating and flexibility. Two meetings, on June 24 and 28, allowed a first glance on the contents and expected outcomes.

28 June 2019

Around the Energiewende in Four Days

When: June 24-27; June 28

Where: Beijing

What does Jules Verne’s classic “Around the World in Eighty Days” have in common with four days of Sino-German workshops on the Energiewende? – Only a few days to overcome and cover a variety of challenges. This week, the Sino-German Energy Partnership took up the challenge to co-host and organize four days of workshops circumnavigating the whole energy transition.

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31 May 2019

Accelerating the Sino-German Offshore Wind Power Business Exchange

When: May 31

Where: Yangjiang, Guangdong

On May 31, back to back with the 4th Global Offshore Wind Summit, Yangjiang city bared witness to the first Sino-German Offshore Wind Economic Roundtable, organized by the Chinese Wind Energy Association (CWEA) and the Sino-German Energy Partnership. German business representatives, through and through experts in offshore wind, presented their innovative technologies to a selected Chinese audience from the offshore wind power industry. Presented technologies and services included scientific, technical, and operational consulting services, yaw and single main bearings, elastomer components, voltage transformers as well as sensors and IT solutions for structural health monitoring.

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19 May 2019

Delegation to Germany strengthened the Sino-German Exchange on Biomethane Industry

When: May 19-26, 2019

Where: Germany

Due to the raising demand of natural gas in China, the National Energy Administration defined ambitious targets to reach a biomethane (also called bio natural gas) production capacity of 30 billion m3 per year in 2030. With only a production capacity of 30 million m3 per year in 2017, the Chinese biomethane industry is still in the development phase. Right now, China is showing great interest in foreign experience with funding policies, market mechanisms and technologies.

18 May 2019

Energy Partnership Facilitates Exchange on Energy Storage Standards

When: May 18

Where: Beijing

On May 18, Chinese and international industry experts, certification and standardization institutes and representatives from academia met at the “Energy Storage International Conference and Expo” (ESIE) in Beijing to discuss energy storage spanning topics such as flywheels, batteries in electric vehicles or large-scale storage for providing ancillary services. At the invitation of the Sino-German Energy Partnership, Mr. Alexander Nollau, Head of Energy at the German VDE Association for Electrical, Electronic & Information technologies, contributed to the forum “Global Energy Storage System Safety & Standardization”.

Alexander Nollau, Head of Energy at the German VDE Association for Electrical, Electronic & Information technologies at the Forum “Global Energy Storage System Safety & Standardization”, ©CNESA
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Alexander Nollau, Head of Energy at the German VDE Association for Electrical, Electronic & Information technologies at the Forum “Global Energy Storage System Safety & Standardization”, ©CNESA
09 April 2019

New Horizons for the Energy Partnership - BETD 2019

When: April 9-12

Where: Berlin, Germany

NEA and NDRC participated in the fifth Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue (BETD) in Berlin (9-10April). High-level bilateral talks between State Secretary Andreas Feicht (BMWi) and Vice Minister Lin Shanqing (NEA) and the fifth meeting of the Sino-German Working Group on Energy Efficiency (BMWi and NDRC) marked the highlights for the Sino-German Energy Partnership.

“Energiewende – New Horizons” was not only this year’s maxim at the fifth Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue (BETD) convened at the Federal Foreign Office in Berlin from April 9 to 10, but also describes the quality of bilateral talks successfully held between German and Chinese high-level representatives and the progress achieved for the Sino-German cooperation on energy and energy efficiency.

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23 January 2019

Announcement: Winners of the “Sino-German Energy Efficiency Cooperation Projects Award” 2018

Five projects have been chosen as the winners of the 2018 “Sino-German Energy Efficiency Cooperation Projects Award”. A jury of Chinese and German experts selected the winners in accordance with the awards evaluation criteria. In case of any objections, we would kindly ask you to contact the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and ESCO Committee of China Energy Conservation Association (EMCA) before January 28, 2019.

14 December 2018

FACILITATING EXCHANGE: Four Sino-German Expert Salons on Energy Efficiency and Heating

When: 10th – 11th December 2018

Where: Beijing, PR China

To strengthen and continue the in-depth bilateral exchange between China and Germany in the field of energy efficiency and sustainable heating, the Sino-German Energy Partnership organized four half-day expert workshops on 10th -11th December 2018 in Beijing. The four expert salons covered the focus areas of energy efficiency policies, energy efficiency networks, energy efficiency in buildings and sustainable and clean heating.

18 October 2018

2018 International Forum of Energy Transition in Suzhou

When:18th - 19th October 2018

Where: Suzhou, PR China

On 18.-19. October 2018, senior government officials, business leaders and key players in the global energy sector met at the Third International Forum on Energy Transitions (IFET) in Suzhou, China. The international gathering, co-organized by the National Energy Administration of China (NEA), the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), and the Jiangsu Provincial People’s Government of China, is an important platform for dialogue and collaborative action on how to transform energy systems towards a sustainable, low-carbon and resilient energy future in China and globally.

17 October 2018

2nd Meeting of the German Local Business Advisory Council Held in Shanghai

When: 12:00-17:30, 17th October 2018

Where: Shanghai, PR China.

The German Local Business Advisory Council of the Sino-German Energy Partnership convened for the second time this year on October 17 in Shanghai. Hosted by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi) and the German Consulate General, organized by GIZ and supported by the German Chamber of Commerce (AHK), the business council serves as an important venue for German energy businesses to gather and regularly engage in a business-to-government dialogue on the most recent developments and market access barriers in China’s energy sector.

28 September 2018

Expert Roundtable on Renewable Energy Auctions and Experiences in Germany

When: 28 September 2018

Where: Beijing

On 28 September 2018, supported by the National Energy Administrition (NEA) the GIZ Sino-German Energy Partnership project and the German Energy Transition Expertise for China project (commissioned by BMWi) jointly hosted an Expert Roundtable on Renewable Energy Auctions and Experiences in Germany, convened in the offices of the China National Renewable Energy Centre. Mr. Malte Luks from German Federal Network Agency and Mr. Anders Hove from GIZ successively introduced German and international renewable energy auction experiences, and participants discussed auction design and development in Germany and China.

06 September 2018

5th Sino-German Energy Conservation & Low Carbon Technology Exchange and Cooperation Forum 2018

When: 6th September 2018

Where: Beijing, PR China.

On September 6th, the Sino-German Energy Conservation and Low Carbon Technology Cooperation and Exchange Forum was held for the fifth consecutive year in Beijing. The main objective of the forum was to build a bridge between Germany’s innovative technologies and products and China’s energy service companies and energy-intense companies. In doing so, the forum fostered and provided for technical exchange, demonstration of best practices and business opportunities. More than 200 leading Chinese energy service companies and energy-intense companies participated in the event.

05 July 2018

Training Workshop on Life Cycle Costs Analysis of Energy Saving Projects

Shortly after the Sino-German Energy Efficiency Expert Roundtable, a training workshop on “Life Cycle Costs Analysis of Energy Saving Projects” is scheduled for 5 July 2018 in Beijing. The training workshop is organized by the Sino-German Energy Partnership and the National Energy Conservation Center (NECC). During the workshop, representatives from six companies, who currently participate in the Sino-German demonstration project “Energy saving in the energy intensive industry through implementation of energy diagnoses”, will be trained on dynamic economic calculation for energy saving projects, life cycle costs analysis and the use of Life Circle Cost Analysis (LCCA) Tools developed by Energetic Solutions. The training will be provided by Mr. Jan W. Bleyl, CEO of “Energetic Solutions”.

For further information, please contact Mr. YANG Neng (neng.yang(at)giz.de).

04 July 2018

Sino-German Energy Efficiency Expert Roundtable on Energy Saving Diagnosis (Energy Audit)

On 4 July 2018 the second Sino-German Energy Efficiency Expert Roundtable on energy saving diagnosis will be held in Beijing (click here for information of the first Sino-German Energy Efficiency Expert Roundtable event). The roundtable event is jointly organized by the Sino-German Energy Partnership project and the National Energy Conservation Center (NECC) in China. The CEO of “Energetic Solutions”, Mr. Jan W. Bleyl, and the Director of the Energy Efficiency Center of the Energy Research Institute (ERI), Dr. Bai Quan, will separately introduce the “Status quo, problems and experiences of implementing energy diagnoses (energy audits)” in Germany and China. Several experts from the China National Institute of Standardization (CNIS) are also invited to discuss the latest national standards on energy audits in China.

For further information, please contact Mr. YANG Neng (neng.yang(at)giz.de).

09 June 2018

Sino-German Alumni Salon on "Energy Industry / Clean Energy Technologies"

On 09 June 2018, the GIZ country office in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) and the Development and Reform Commission of Shanxi hosted a co-organized a one-day alumni workshop in Taiyuan, Shanxi province. The thematic focus of this year’s event was laid on Sino-German cooperation in the field of energy and clean energy technologies. Shanxi is committed to become a role model region for low-carbon development and green economy. To this end, the Shanxi government has been actively pushing industrial modernization, green economy and innovation. About 30 companies took part in the event. During the workshop, the Sino-German Energy Partnership introduced its activities and discussed cooperation potentials for German and Chinese companies in the energy sector. The Program „Cooperation for Sustainability NRW – Shanxi” is politically and financially supported through the Federal State North Rhine-Westphalia and the Chinese Ministry of Economy, Innovation, Technology and Energy the Development and Reform Commission of Shanxi province. For further information, please contact Ms Anja Weckwert (anja.weckwert(at)giz.de) or Dr. Melisande Liu (melisande.liu(at)giz.de).

 

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16 April 2018

Sino-German Green Heating Forum

The annual Green Heating Conference (integrated from past events - Heat Metering China, Smart Heat China and Clean Heating Conference) welcomes a delegation of German experts organized by the Sino-German Energy Partnership participating in Qingdao, Shandong province from 16 -19 April 2018. The Conference is organized by the Heat Metering Print Magazine and Heat & Cool Metering Working Committee (HMWC) of the China Association of Building Energy Efficiency. A separate technical workshop on sustainable transformation of heat supply will take place around the same time in Beijing.

For more information, please contact Mr Yang Neng (neng.yang(at)giz.de), Technical Advisor, Sino-German Energy Partnership.

06 March 2018

Workshop on Advanced Power Plant Flexibility

On 6-8 March 2018, the International Energy Agency (IEA) and the Electric Power Planning & Engineering Insititute (EPPEI) jointly organized an expert workshop on the topic “Flexibility in Thermal Power Plants”. This event took place under the framework of the Advanced Power Plant Flexibility Campaign (APPFC) launched by the Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM08) in June 2017. Leading countries of the campaign are Germany, China and Denmark. The Sino-German Energy Partnership supported the workshop by providing German expertise and disseminate the Chinese version of the Agora Energy Transition study on “Flexibility in Thermal Power Plants”, which was conducted in the framework of the partnership.  The CEM Campaign builds strong momentum and international commitment to climate friendly power generation through a range of high-level events from technical workshops and capacity building to multilateral exchanges.

05 December 2017

Energy Efficiency Expert Roundtable

On 5 December 2017 the Sino-German Energy Partnership held the Sino-German Energy Efficiency Expert Roundtable in Beijing.

Energy Efficiency Expert Roundtable
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07 November 2017

Energy Efficiency at the China Pavilion, COP23

Some of the policies, measures and actions that China has been undertaking to address climate change were showcased to the global audience at the first side event of the China Pavilion at COP23 on 7 November 2017. The Expert Roundtable “Contribution of Energy Efficiency Improvement to Global Climate Change Mitigation” was organized by the Department of Resource Conservation and Environmental Protection of the National Development and Reform Commission of China (NDRC). Invited by the Sino-German Energy Partnership, German experts from the public sector and the green financing area participated in the panel discussions on “Energy Efficiency in China – New Situation, Strategy and Opportunity” and “Public Sector Leading Green Low-Carbon Development in China”.

Panel Discussion during the side event at the China Pavilion, COP23 in Bonn
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Panel Discussion during the side event at the China Pavilion, COP23 in Bonn / Picture: ©NDRC
06 November 2017

Study Tour on Green Economy and Green Financing Policies in Europe

Following COP 23, the Sino-German Energy Partnership in support of the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) organized a study tour on “Green Economy and Green Financing Policies in Europe”. Participants discussed about the definition and boundary of green finance and green economy as well as the required legal and political frameworks for the development of green finance. Moreover, the exact working mechanism and products as well as the references and lessons-learned for China were presented. GIZ organized several exchange meetings with experts from GIZ headquarter, the German development bank KfW and experts from the private sector in Switzerland, which gave the Chinese delegation a wide and indepth overview of green financing and green economy in Germany and other European countries.

Exchange on “Green Financing” at GIZ headquarter in Eschborn, Germany
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Exchange on “Green Financing” at GIZ headquarter in Eschborn, Germany / Picture: ©NDRC
24 October 2017

Sino-German Environmental Protection and Energy Technology Exchange Workshop

Together with the company Arqum GmbH, the Sino-German Energy Partnership organized the half-day expert workshop “Sino-German Environmental Protection and Energy Technology Exchange” in Suzhou (Jiangsu Province) on 24 October 2017. The workshop had the objective of introducing sustainable solutions for environmental challenges in the areas of waste gas, waste water and energy consumption in two industrial parks in Suzhou - Suzhou New Hightech District (SND) and Suzhou Industry District (SIP) - as well as contributing to the establishment of energy efficiency networks (EEN) in China.

07 September 2017

4th Sino-German Energy Conservation Exchange and Cooperation Forum

Jointly organized by the Sino-German Energy Partnership and EMCA, the Chinese industry association of Energy Service Companies (ESCOs), the 4th Sino-German Energy Conservation & Low Carbon Technology Exchange and Cooperation Forum took place from 7th to 8th of September in Linyi City, Shandong Province. The forum brought together technology providers and ESCOs through technical exchange, demonstrating best practices and providing the opportunity for networking. More than 200 Chinese energy service companies and representatives from energy-intensive industries participated in the forum. Invited by GIZ and EMCA, 16 advanced energy-saving technologies from China and Germany covering the areas of energy efficiency in buildings, lighting, recycling of waste energy and air compression were presented at the forum.

Exchange between Chinese ESCO representatives and a German technology provider
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Exchange between Chinese ESCO representatives and a German technology provider / Picture: ©EMCA
09 June 2016

Expert Workshop "Flexibilising Coal-Fired Power Plants"

The workshop was organized jointly between Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and the Chinese Electric Power Planning and Engineering Institute (EPPEI) and was held within the framework of the Sino-German Energy Partnership under the auspices of the National Energy Administration (NEA) and the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi) of Germany.

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National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC)

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National Energy Administration (NEA)

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The National Energy Administration (NEA) drafts China’s energy strategy, formulates energy policy and laws, and promotes institutional reform in the energy sector. NEA regulates energy sectors including coal, oil, gas, power (incl. nuclear power) and renewable energy. NEA is under administration of the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC).

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Energy Research Institute (ERI)

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The Energy Research Institute (ERI) is the national research organization conducting comprehensive studies on China’s energy economic issues closely related with social and economic development.

Electric Power Planning & Engineering Institute (EPPEI)

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China Renewable Energy Engineering Institute (CREEI)

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China Energy Conservation and Environmental Protection Group (CECEP)

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China International Engineering Consulting Corporation (CIECC)

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China International Engineering Consulting Corporation (CIECC), established for China's investment system reform and for scientific and democratic decision-making, is the largest comprehensive engineering consulting firm in China, involving the greatest variety of industries.

ESCO Committee of China Energy Conservation Association (EMCA)

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ESCO Committee of China Energy Conservation Association (EMCA) was established in December 2003, with the support of China National Development and Reform Commission, Ministry of Finance, Word Bank, and Global Environment Facility. As a national association for China energy service companies, EMCA aims to promote the energy performance contracting and the development of ESCO industry in China.

Biomass Energy Industry Promotion Association (BEIPA)

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China Heating Industry Committee

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China Energy Storage Alliance (CNESA)

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AHK Greater China

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China Hydrogen Energy Industry Committee

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China Association of Circular Economy

China Association of Circular Economy (CACE) is a nationwide organization that crosses different regions and spans various industries. CACE is under the administration of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council and is guided by National Development and Reform Commission and other governmental departments.

China Electricity Council

The CEC is committed to shaping a secure and sustainable energy future for China and its power industry. Our work spans a variety of programmes and initiatives, helping accelerate the development of the power industry, ensure power and energy security, tracking industry transitions, collecting data, and providing training programs.

China Energy Conservation Association

中国节能协会China Energy Conservation Association(英文缩写:CECA)成立于1989年,是经民政部注册的节能领域的国家一级社团组织。在业务上受国家发展改革委员会、工业和信息化部等相关部门的指导。业务范围涉及工业节能、交通节能、建筑节能、公共机构节能、重点用能单位节能和社会节能等领域,拥有众多企业会员。协会工作人员具有长期从事节能政策研究、标准制定、节能监测、节能技术评估推广及节能领域的相关培训与咨询等方面的经验。

Chinese Wind Energy Association

中国可再生能源学会风能专业委员会(简称“风能专委会”)成立于1981年,是经国家民政部正式登记注册的一个非盈利性社会团体。专业委员会由主任、副主任和委员组成,下设秘书处和若干个专业组。秘书处作为常设的办事机构负责日常工作。现在已设置的专业组有风能资源专业组、叶片专业组、齿轮箱专业组、电控专业组、风力提水专业组、风电场专业组、海上风电技术专业组、总体技术专业组、轴承专业组和教育工作组,各专业组在专业委员会的领导下开展工作。

Energy& Environment Service Industry Alliance (EESIA)

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