China Targets Major Renewable Energy Expansion by 2030
China has announced an ambitious renewable energy roadmap under its 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030), aiming to increase annual renewable energy consumption to 1.8 billion metric tons of standard coal equivalent by 2030. Jointly released by the National Development and Reform Commission and the National Energy Administration, the plan focuses on accelerating the country’s transition toward cleaner energy while reducing dependence on fossil fuels.
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Under the strategy, China plans to raise its total installed renewable power capacity to 3.5 billion kilowatts, generating around 6 trillion kilowatt-hours of electricity annually by the end of the decade. Wind and solar energy will lead this expansion, with their combined installed capacity expected to exceed 2.8 billion kilowatts, accounting for more than half of the country’s total power capacity and over 30% of annual electricity generation.
The plan also prioritizes improving grid reliability by integrating energy storage, pumped-storage hydropower, and virtual power plants. By 2030, wind and solar systems equipped with storage are expected to provide over 20% of electricity during peak demand periods, while China aims to add more than 300 million kilowatts of renewable peak-shaving capacity to ensure a stable and resilient power supply.
