CCSN:The "2024-2025 Energy Conservation and Carbon Reduction Action Plan" actively and steadily promotes carbon peak and carbon neutrality

The State Council recently issued the "2024-2025 Energy Conservation and Carbon Reduction Action Plan" (hereinafter referred to as the "Action Plan").

The "Action Plan" points out that energy conservation and carbon reduction are important measures to actively and steadily promote carbon peak and carbon neutrality, comprehensively promote the construction of a beautiful China, and promote the comprehensive green transformation of economic and social development.

In terms of overall goals, the "Action Plan" points out that in 2024, energy consumption per unit of GDP and carbon dioxide emissions will be reduced by about 2.5% and 3.9% respectively, and energy consumption per unit of added value of industrial enterprises above designated size will be reduced by about 3.5%. The proportion of non-fossil energy consumption will reach about 18.9%, and energy conservation and carbon reduction transformation in key areas and industries will generate energy savings of about 50 million tons of standard coal and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by about 130 million tons.

In 2025, the proportion of non-fossil energy consumption will reach about 20%, and energy conservation and carbon reduction transformation in key areas and industries will generate energy savings of about 50 million tons of standard coal and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by about 130 million tons, and make every effort to complete the binding indicators of energy conservation and carbon reduction in the "14th Five-Year Plan".

The "Action Plan" proposes to increase the development of non-fossil energy. Accelerate the construction of large-scale wind power and photovoltaic bases focusing on deserts, Gobi and wasteland. Rationally and orderly develop offshore wind power, promote the large-scale development and utilization of ocean energy, and promote the development and utilization of distributed new energy. Orderly build large hydropower bases, actively and safely develop nuclear power, develop biomass energy according to local conditions, and coordinate the development of hydrogen energy. By the end of 2025, the proportion of non-fossil energy power generation in the country will reach about 39%.

At the same time, the "Action Plan" also mentioned that it is necessary to improve the capacity for renewable energy consumption. Accelerate the construction of transmission channels for large-scale wind power and photovoltaic bases to improve the power transmission capacity across provinces and regions. Accelerate the transformation of distribution networks and improve the carrying capacity of distributed new energy. Actively develop pumped storage and new energy storage. Vigorously develop new technologies and new models such as microgrids, virtual power plants, and vehicle-grid interaction.

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Posted by: Zhang Jianlong

Reviewed and translated by: Kailon Chung