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Presentations |  |  Apr 9, 2025

PRESENTATION | Global Politics of Climate – at Smart Energy Council

In his talk, Tim highlighted China’s accelerating leadership in the global cleantech sector, with a record-breaking US$2.1 trillion invested worldwide in 2024, up 11% year-on-year. He emphasized China’s dominance across the entire cleantech value chain—from manufacturing and R&D to domestic deployment, exports, and US$155 billion in outbound foreign direct investment (OFDI) since 2023. Tim noted that China continues to lead in firmed renewable energy, adding an impressive 50GW of capacity in the first two months of 2025 alone. The rapid rise of New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) and battery energy storage systems (BESS) further underscores this momentum. Read more

Presentations |  |  Apr 3, 2025

PRESENTATION | Tim talks at Engineers Australia

Tim’s presentation at Engineers Australia on April 3 focused on China’s dominance in cleantech, particularly in solar and electric vehicles, and how it is rapidly decarbonizing. He also discussed global responses to China’s leadership and Australia’s efforts to adapt, including transitioning to renewable energy and decarbonizing its electricity system. Tim concluded by highlighting both the economic threats and strategic opportunities that China’s rise presents for Australia. Read more

Presentations |  |  Apr 3, 2025

VIDEO | China’s Dominance in Clean Tech

Tim presents at SPREE Seminar at UNSW. China is leading a global energy system transformation, driven by solar power and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). In 2024, renewables accounted for 92.5% of global capacity additions, with ongoing deflation and technological advancements in solar and BESS fueling continued growth. China dominates cleantech manufacturing, research, development, domestic installations, exports, and foreign investments. It also leads the world in firmed renewable energy, adding a remarkable 375GW of zero-emissions capacity in 2024. Read more

Presentations |  |  Mar 27, 2025

PRESENTATION | Tim talks about China’s Accelerating Dominance in EV at Solar & Storage 2025

The “Solar and Storage 2025” event was held on March 26-27, 2025, at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre. It focused on the latest in solar energy and energy storage, bringing together experts to discuss industry trends, challenges, and opportunities. Read more

Presentations |  |  Mar 27, 2025

PRESENTATION | Tim talks about EV Adoption and the Importance of Charging Infrastructure at Solar & Storage 2025

The “Solar and Storage 2025” event was held on March 26-27, 2025, at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre. It […] Read more

Reports and Analysis |  |  Mar 26, 2025

OP ED | BYD leads unstoppable charge to electric vehicles, as Tesla leaves the race

In 2024, China registered 31.436 million new automobiles, a rise of 4.5 per cent over the previous year, with the […] Read more

Reports and Analysis |  |  Mar 24, 2025

China Monthly Energy Update | March 2025

Combined solar and wind power capacity in China surpasses coal capacity for the first time in February 2025 Read more

Reports and Analysis |  |  Mar 24, 2025

REPORT | International Solar PV and BESS Manufacturing Trends 2025

“Our new report finds the world will install 1,000GW of solar PV per annum by 2030, driven by rapid price deflation and technology acceleration. China’s continued manufacturing dominance is behind this momentum, with other jurisdictions like the EU, US and India scrambling to respond. Raising tariff barriers to try and contain China’s lead and domestic manufacturing capability is ineffective; strategic collaboration with market leaders is the only way forward for countries seeking to host manufacturing facilities and safeguard their own domestic energy transitions.” Read more

Reports and Analysis |  |  Feb 19, 2025

Monthly China Energy Update | February 2025

China hit new record of solar and wind power capacity additions in 2024 Read more

Reports and Analysis |  |  Feb 12, 2025

OP ED | Foreign investors need clarity on the rules for inbound investment into Australia

Australia’s FMIA can unlock >$500bn of new investment in Australia across energy infrastructure (grid T&D), solar, wind, PHS, BESS and V2G charging) and value-added our key mining exports (e.g. green iron, rare earths & lithium hydroxide refining), as well as providing zero emissions lower cost domestic clean energy to power our downstream industries, like Rio Tinto’s public-private multibillion dollar investment proposals to pivot to green aluminium value-add across Australasia. Read more

Presentations |  |  Dec 2, 2024

PRESENTATIONS | Tim Buckley presents to the SIMPAC annual conference

Tim Buckley takes a macro look at the global geopolitical energy landscape Read more

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