How much energy does Mongolia produce?

Clean, low-carbon energy, while present, contributes a small portion. Wind energy accounts for around 5%, while solar comprises nearly 2%, together amounting to close to 8% of the country's electricity generation. In addition, about a fifth of Mongolia's electricity is obtained from net imports.

How does Mongolia generate electricity?

Coal is the first source of electricity generation in Mongolia, but the country has recently begun using hydro, solar and wind power, and has adopted a law aiming to increase and regulate the use of renewables.

Is Inner Mongolia a major energy supplier in China?

Inner Mongolia is a significant energy supplier in China, supplying about 20 percent of its electrical production to the nation. In the “Business as usual” scenario, future energy demand will align with economic growth. As electrification progresses, China's electricity demand will increase significantly each year .

Why does Mongolia import power from Russia and China?

Although Mongolia has abundant resources to produce electricity, it currently lacks sufficient generation capacity to meet its needs, and thus imports power from Russia and China. Power is imported across the northern border to compensate for shortfalls of electricity in the northern central area during winter peak periods.

How will Inner Mongolia affect China's Energy Security?

If Inner Mongolia focuses on short-term carbon reduction, it can promote energy transition and reduce carbon emission by promoting carbon pricing in the early stage, but this energy transition path will affect China's energy security.

How does the energy consumption structure of Inner Mongolia affect the environment?

The energy consumption structure of Inner Mongolia relies heavily on coal, and studying its carbon emission will help to understand the impact of this energy structure on the environment and provide a basis for optimizing the energy structure. The carbon emission under different scenarios is shown in Fig. 6.