Renewables in China could boost GDP by $2tr by 2030

Madeleine Cuff
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China set to enjoy significant economic boost thanks to rapid deployment of wind and solar power across the country, new analysis reveals

The deployment of wind and solar technologies across China over the next 15 years could lead to a significant boost in China's GDP by 2030, a new analysis released this week by Greenpeace has revealed....

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