Qi Qin
ChinaanalystFemale7.0Global Dominance: 0.02%Qi Qin is a China analyst at the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA), known for his work on the intersection of coal power and renewable energy production in China. He recently highlighted the conflicting dynamics between coal investments and the country's goals for decarbonization amid a significant increase in renewable energy capacity.
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Qi Qin is among the artists who brought classic works to the stage.
海风：“湾区升明月”晚会何以让全球华人心潮澎湃？ _光明网China· 2026-09-21
Crea-analyst Qi Qin mentioned that China's government relies on coal when there is insufficient power from renewable sources.
China nimmt mehr Kohlekraftwerke ans Stromnetz
Luxembourg· 2025-08-25
Qi Qin is a researcher at the Center for Research on Energy and Clean Air who commented on the coal expansion in China.
Carvão ainda cresce na China, mas combustíveis fósseis estão na curva descendente | Clima
Portugal· 2025-02-13Qi Qin, lead author of the report and China analyst at CREA, said curtailments were driven largely by long-term power purchase agreements that set minimum quotas for coal power bought by local governments.
China’s coal power habit undercuts ‘unprecedented pace’ of clean energy | China
United Kingdom· 2025-02-13