China slams brakes on coal power plants as clean energy gains momentum for net-zero target

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China slammed the brakes on approvals for coal-fired power plants in the first half as the development of renewable energy gained momentum, according to a new report.

The country wants non-fossil fuel sources to contribute 80 per cent of its energy mix by 2060, its carbon-neutrality target.

An egret rests atop solar panels at a photovoltaic power generation base in Yinchuan, in northwestern Ningxia region on July 9, 2024.

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Author / Journalist: Yujie Xue

Category: Business

Markets: Hong KongChina

Topics: Cent Capacity Energy Approvals China Projects Report China’s Power Coal According

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Published On: 2024-08-22 @ 21:00:12 (2 hours ago)

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