Environment China A Conversation with Our Podcast Host, Anders Hove - hosted by Calvin Quek
Sep 8, 2025
Anders Hove, Senior Research Fellow at the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies, shares insights from his extensive background in China's energy transition. He recounts his journey from arriving in China to working with the China Greentech Initiative. The conversation dives into the crucial drivers of clean energy innovation, detailing how manufacturing clusters bolster the industry. Anders highlights the impact of electric vehicles on oil demand and sees a significant decline in China's oil needs as EV adoption accelerates in the early 2030s.
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Hired After A Casual Policy Note
- Anders joined China Greentech Initiative after showing a short policy note and was hired on the spot.
- That early network became central to his career and connections in China's clean energy scene.
Early Network Sparked A Career
- Anders credits his CGTI cohort as the core experience that made him fall in love with China and the sector.
- Many from that group went on to form the Beijing Energy Network and related projects.
Scenario Interviews Reveal Probability Thinking
- Anders found scenario-style interviews engaging and informative because they forced explicit probability assessments.
- That format produced lively debate but is harder to run remotely or one-on-one.