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China's 15th Five-Year Plan Accelerates Energy Transition

11/7/2025

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China's energy transition moves from planning to implementation with the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30).
The plan aims to boost efficiency, flexibility, and resilience in energy infrastructure.
It addresses uneven renewable resources and rising electricity demand from AI and electric vehicles.
By 2024, non-fossil energy accounted for 19.8% of primary energy, and renewables supplied 56% of installed capacity, signaling China’s shift toward a solutions-provider role.

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China's energy transition moves from planning to implementation with the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30).
The plan aims to boost efficiency, flexibility, and resilience in energy infrastructure.
It addresses uneven renewable resources and rising electricity demand from AI and electric vehicles.
By 2024, non-fossil energy accounted for 19.8% of primary energy, and renewables supplied 56% of installed capacity, signaling China’s shift toward a solutions-provider role.