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China's Electric Grid and SF6 Emissions
MULTIPLE REPORTS·Published ·Event date ·Main source · Inside Climate News
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State Grid Corporation of China, China Southern Power Grid
China
2024-2025
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China is the world's largest emitter of SF6, a potent greenhouse gas used in electrical equipment.
Despite government claims of 90% recycling, actual rates are estimated at around 30%.
Increasing recycling to 90% could reduce emissions by one-third at a relatively low cost.
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