Science46 mOctober 22, 2026, 20:17

China targets 3,500 GW of renewable capacity by 2030

China's 15th Five-Year Plan sets a goal of 3,500 GW of installed renewable capacity by 2030 and 6,000 TWh of renewable generation. The strategy relies on ultra-high-voltage transmission lines and scalable storage, with coal consumption peaking between 2026 and 2030.

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Renewable generation to rise from 4,000 TWh in 2025 to 6,000 TWh by 2030
Plan aims to recycle 510 million tonnes of secondary resources annually
Resource productivity targeted to improve 16% by 2030
Coal consumption expected to peak between 2026 and 2030

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