China’s energy security and progress toward green, low-carbon development will see further consolidation in 2024, with the country’s energy self-sufficiency rate set to remain above 80%, cited by the National Energy Administration.
From CCTV.com
China’s energy security and progress toward green, low-carbon development will see further consolidation in 2024, with the country’s energy self-sufficiency rate set to remain above 80%, cited by the National Energy Administration.
At the 2025 National Energy Work Conference, a speaker detailed key achievements and plans for the energy sector. By the end of 2024, China’s total installed power generation capacity is projected to reach approximately 3.32 billion kilowatts, with annual electricity generation exceeding 10 trillion kilowatt-hours, marking a year-on-year growth rate of 5.7%. Significant progress is expected in the construction of new power systems, with cumulative new energy storage capacity surpassing 60 million kilowatts by year-end. Advances in energy storage technology are accelerating, alongside improvements in operational dispatch capabilities. Meanwhile, the country’s charging infrastructure is expanding rapidly, with over 12 million charging facilities expected to be in place, enabling charging capabilities in more than 95% of highway service areas.
Looking ahead to 2025, the National Energy Administration plans to accelerate the development of wind and solar energy. Approximately 200 million kilowatts of new wind and solar capacity are set to be added during the year, while renewable energy consumption is forecast to exceed 1.1 billion tons of standard coal equivalent, further solidifying China’s transition to cleaner energy sources.