“Clearly, China is making green a central pursuit of business, not a side issue” – Forbes

• If China’s economy continues to expand rapidly and rely heavily on coal and other fossil fuels until the middle of the century, its power demands could exceed the planets resources
• The latest Five Year Plan has demonstrated China’s commitment to Green Technology by aiming to dramatically increase its proportion of renewable energy production.
• With $51.1 billion invested in 2010, a 30% increase in investment compared to 2009, China is now a central player regarding renewable energy
• China is preparing itself to launch a huge investment plan in the energy sector. This will inject an estimated $753 billion in the development of alternative energy over next decade

Sample Projects

Recently, CRCC Asia interns have been involved in the following projects:

• Compile a report onmainstream technologies in international renewable energy and the energy efficiency market
• Conduct analysis of overseas policy trends regarding energy efficiency
• Research and deliver report suggesting energy efficiency improvements for Chinese buildings and structures

Sample Company

Specialism: Green Investment

The company specializes in sustainable development between economy and environment. Its main functions cover: advocating energy conservation and environmental protection construction, promoting sustainable development; participating in policy advice, professional consultation; lobbying governments and enterprises to make diversified investment on energy conservation and environmental protection undertaking, conducting analysis and research in the aspects of global climate change, regional sustainable development, strategic emerging industry and urban ecological process

Energy Intern Testimonial

Neal Fantom
August 2011
1 month
Beijing

Student of the University of Edinburgh, UK

“Having initially tried and failed to secure an internship in the UK, I decided to apply to CRCC Asia for an internship in Beijing. It may well be one of the best decisions I will ever make in my entire career. The working and social experience far surpass anything I could have hoped to have gained back in the UK.

Many students are posed with the tricky decisions of either traveling or working during their summer, CRCC Asia offers both. Spending your week gaining experience and enhancing your CV and your weekends at the likes of the Great Wall, is not a bad way to spend your summer.

I was placed at an energy based company, which is an English based company with a branch in Beijing. I was given the project of conducting research into how to make China’s buildings more energy efficient. I found my project enjoyable and incredibly insightful. I had two meetings every week with my supervisor, where we would discuss my research and I could ask for help and discuss any concerns. I was also lucky enough to be able to attend business meetings with other companies, where I was able to ask questions about my project and find out more about this industry in China.

Another great aspect of CRCC Asia was the social life. You are placed in apartments with all other CRCC Asia Interns, so there is no shortage of people wanting to go out and see what China has to offer. I met some great people, many of whom I am still very much in contact with.

So if you are reading this and haven’t made up your mind, my advice is DO IT!”