China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) unveiled a new road map last Wednesday stating that the government plans to double wind and solar capacity by 2025 while granting licenses for more coal-fired power plants to bolster energy security.
The world’s largest emitter of carbon dioxide has vowed to reach carbon neutrality by 2060 and to peak emissions by 2030. It previously predicted that it would need to double its wind and solar use by 2030 to meet its climate pledges. If the latest strategy is carried out, the country may be able to meet that target sooner.
