China Targets 50% Non-Fossil Electricity by 2030
August 4, 2026 | 06:05 pmTEMPO. CO, Jakarta-China aims to increase the share ofelectricitygenerated from non-fossil energy sources to 50 percent by 2030, according to the country's newly released national plan. . .
August 4, 2026 | 06:05 pmTEMPO. CO, Jakarta-China aims to increase the share ofelectricitygenerated from non-fossil energy sources to 50 percent by 2030, according to the country's newly released national plan for power sector development for the 2026-2030 period. AsANTARAreported, the five-year plan, released by China's National Development and Reform Commission and the National Energy Administration, lays out a comprehensive roadmap for the country's power sector for the 2026-2030 period and targets the initial establishment of a new power system by 2030. Under the plan, China aims to integrate more than 2. 8 billion kilowatts of new energy capacity into the power grid and build a charging infrastructure network capable of supporting more than 110 million electric vehicles by 2030. To achieve these targets, the plan outlines a series of priorities, including expanding green and low-carbon electricity supply, building a more coordinated and resilient electricity grid, increasing electricity system flexibility, enhancing electricity supply resilience, advancing market-oriented electricity sector reforms, and fostering international cooperation. The plan calls for balancing renewable energy development with grid integration and scientifically advancing conventional hydropower projects. In addition, the plan also encourages the safe and regulated development of nuclear power, supports the diversification of non-fossil energy sources, and improves the carbon efficiency and performance of coal-fired power plants. By 2030, China plans to increase its installed capacity of conventional hydropower to about 410 million kilowatts, its nuclear power capacity to about 110 million kilowatts, and its total installed capacity of biomass, solar, geothermal, and ocean energy to about 65 million kilowatts. Previous official data showed that coal-fired power plants accounted for 49. 7 percent of China's total electricity output in the first half of 2026, marking the first time the share has fallen below 50 percent and marking a new milestone in the country's transition to a green and low-carbon energy system. Chinais committed to peaking carbon dioxide emissions before 2030 and achieving carbon neutrality before 2060. Read:Cuba Plunged Into Darkness Again Amid Trump-Era Oil RestrictionsClick hereto get the latest news updates from Tempo on Google NewsRecommendedHumanoid Robots: Trump's Latest China Trade Battle?3 hari laluHumanoid Robots: Trump's Latest China Trade Battle?The U. S. banned foreign-made humanoid robots, citing security. Analysts say it may give US firms time to catch up with China. US Bans Chinese and Foreign-Made Humanoid Robots5 hari laluUS Bans Chinese and Foreign-Made Humanoid RobotsThe Trump administration has banned the import of humanoid and quadruped robots manufactured outside the United States. China Says Defense Cooperation With Indonesia Is Growing Stronger7 hari laluChina Says Defense Cooperation With Indonesia Is Growing StrongerChina and Indonesia are expanding defense cooperation through joint drills, military exchanges, and defense industry collaborationIndonesia's Panda Bond Debut Broadens Financing Sources, Economist Says7 hari laluIndonesia's Panda Bond Debut Broadens Financing Sources, Economist SaysIndonesia's recent issuance of 7 billion yuan worth of Panda Bonds can diversify the government's financing sourcesFujimori Takes Charge in Peru amid China, US Balancing Act7 hari laluFujimori Takes Charge in Peru amid China, US Balancing ActPeru's new president, Keiko Fujimori, has promised more security and investment. Vietnamese Vessel Sinks in South China Sea, 23 Missing9 hari laluVietnamese Vessel Sinks in South China Sea, 23 MissingA Vietnamese-registered cargo ship carrying 62 crew members sank near Yongshu Reef in the South China Sea. Most Foreign Companies Investing in Indonesia See Profits11 hari laluMost Foreign Companies Investing in Indonesia See ProfitsCoordinating Minister for the Economy Airlangga Hartarto claims that around 70 percent of foreign investments in Indonesia have been profitable. Sweden Eases Mining Permits to Cut China Minerals Reliance11 hari laluSweden Eases Mining Permits to Cut China Minerals RelianceSweden made critical minerals and rare earth mining a national security priority to speed permits and reduce reliance on China. China, US Among 4 Countries Exempt From Indonesia's Export Earnings Rules11 hari laluChina, US Among 4 Countries Exempt From Indonesia's Export Earnings RulesIndonesia exempts four key trade partners from new export earnings rules requiring natural resource exporters to repatriate funds abroad. How Could Indonesia's Panda Bonds Help Cut Dollar Dependence?11 hari laluHow Could Indonesia's Panda Bonds Help Cut Dollar Dependence?Indonesia plans a US$1 billion Panda Bond issuance to diversify funding sources and reduce reliance on the US dollar, Finance Minister Purbaya says.