China heads to Gobi desert to accelerate green transformation
And build huge solar and wind bases
As part of its drive to accelerate the transition to renewable energy, China is now planning to focus on Gobi and similar desert regions, with the aim of accelerating the construction of new massive wind and solar energy bases and boosting their transportation capacity, regulators revealed in a new policy document.
China, the world's largest emitter of greenhouse gases, is putting in place policies that would allow a "green, low-carbon transition" of its traditionally coal-dominated energy system to meet its climate goals, a Reuters report said.
Beijing aims to raise total renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar energy, to 1,200 gigawatts by the end of 2030; That is roughly double the current level, and it will gradually reduce fossil fuel use in a bid to become carbon neutral by 2060.
Take advantage of green energy
Despite these moves; In guidelines published late Thursday, the National Electricity Administration (NEA) said that new policies and institutional mechanisms are required in China to take full advantage of green energy.
The Electricity Administration added that by 2030, China will establish a system that will allow to meet all new demands for electricity from non-fossil fuel sources; As the administration plans to diversify financing channels for renewable energy sources, improve incentives and market mechanisms; Including the "Green Products Certification" system.
Apart from these desert projects, China will also improve rural grid transmission and allow village groups to invest in renewable energy and share profits.
charcoal use
Although it wants renewables to meet the bulk of the new demand for electricity; China still expects coal consumption to rise until at least 2025.
Researchers from State Grid Corporation expect to build another 150 gigawatts of coal-fired power over the period from 2021 to 2025.
The new guidelines said China would make consumption of clean coal a priority and get rid of more small and inefficient mines, power plants and heating systems, while providing more support for carbon capture and storage in thermal plants.
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