China 13th Renewable Energy Development Five Year Plan (2016-2020)

The 13th Renewable Energy Development Five Year Plan (2016-2020) was adopted by National Energy Administration on 10^th of December 2016 establishing targets for renewable energy deployment until 2020. Targets are aligned with objectives of the 13^th FYP on National Economy and Social Development and respective FYP for each renewable energy technology.

Key objectives of China are to:

• Increase share of non-fossil energy in total primary energy consumption to 15% by 2020 and to 20% by 2030.
• Increase installed renewable power capacity to 680 GW by 2020.
• Increase installed wind capacity to 210 GW.
• Promote offshore wind and ocean power development.
• Lead renewable energy technology innovation.
• Further support development of the renewable energy industry in China and decrease reliance on foreign companies in the domain.
• Resolve renewable power curtailment issue problem.

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