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How China's carbon-intensive heavy industry powers its clean tech industry

China dominates much of global heavy industry, producing more than half the world’s steel, aluminum, cement, and petrochemical products. According to IRENA: “The energy consumption of these industries accounts for around 60% of the country’s gross final energy use.” Coal, which is around 60% of China’s electricity supply, is a key energy source and ingredient for China’s heavy industry. Industry in general (not just heavy industry) makes up roughly 40% of China’s GDP and 26% of China’s total emi...

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