Hey amigos! 🇨🇳 China's taking a massive step towards a greener future! They've just unveiled an action plan to revamp their electricity system, aiming for low-carbon development and solid energy security. 🚀
The plan, rolled out by major Chinese authorities, outlines steps from 2024 to 2027 to boost clean electricity transmission through advanced tech. Think wind and solar power zipping across the country to where it's needed most! 🌬️☀️
With desert areas cranking out more green energy, there's a big push to connect these renewable sources to the grid. China wants to hit 455 million kilowatts of wind and solar in these areas by 2030. That's a LOT of clean energy! 💪
But wait, coal's still in the mix. China plans to upgrade coal-fired plants to slash emissions. Coal will stay a key player for reliable power, but they're going greener in how they use it. ♻️
Electric vehicles (EVs) are zooming ahead too! 🚗⚡ Sales jumped 32% in the first half of 2024. To keep up, China's expanding EV charging infrastructure and integrating it with the power grid. By June, they had over 10 million charging piles! 🔌
The plan also focuses on keeping the electricity system stable and boosting the power distribution network. With electricity consumption up 8.1% in the first half of the year, powering the world's second-largest economy needs serious juice! 🔋
China's committed to peaking carbon emissions by 2030 and hitting carbon neutrality by 2060, all while sticking to a green development path. Talk about ambitious goals! 🌿🌎
This move isn't just about China; it's a big deal for the global push against climate change. Let's see how this green revolution unfolds! 🌟
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China to overhaul electricity system for green growth, energy security
cgtn.com
