China’s massive investments in wind turbines and other renewable energy sources create so many jobs that China probably leads the worldwide green jobs race

Half a year after countries worldwide launched 500 billion dollar stimulus plans to create jobs and promote low-carbon energy supply, China seems to be the country creating the most “green jobs”.

That is the conclusion of an analysis by the news agency Reuters.

China’s massive investments in wind turbines – adding about 4.5 GW in the first half of 2009 – is the key factor leading the country into its champion position. The US busily built wind turbines – installing four GW in the first half of 2009 – but China passed the United States, and that creates many jobs because of a Chinese rule saying that all installed turbines must include 70 percent local content. China is also increasing its share in the main solar panel market, Europe.

In solar power demand, Germany is leading the race this year, overtaking this position from Spain. Both Spain and Germany dwarfed the US on solar power, but US surpassed any European country in wind energy demand. However, a drop in US and European wind demand this year is forecasted, and that is expected not to happen in China.

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