Zheng Quan Shi Bao·2025-06-18 18:27Energy Transition Acceleration - China's total investment in energy transition is projected to reach $818 billion in 2024, surpassing the combined investments of the US, EU, and UK, marking a 20% increase from 2023 [2] - By the end of 2024, China's renewable energy installed capacity is expected to reach 1.889 billion kilowatts, accounting for 56% of the total, doubling from the end of the 13th Five-Year Plan [2] - Wind power capacity is projected to reach 521 million kilowatts, maintaining the global lead for 15 consecutive years, while solar power capacity is expected to hit 887 million kilowatts, leading globally for 10 years [2] Renewable Energy Development - As of February 2024, the combined installed capacity of wind and solar power in China reached 1.456 billion kilowatts, exceeding that of thermal power [3] - Hydropower is expected to reach an installed capacity of 436 million kilowatts by the end of 2024, a 17.77% increase from the end of 2020 [3] - The coal power sector has achieved over 95% ultra-low emissions units, with coal consumption per unit of power supply reduced to 303.21 grams of standard coal per kilowatt-hour, a 7.5% decrease from 2020 [3] Technological Innovation - Technological innovation is identified as the core driver of energy industry transformation, with a focus on advanced renewable energy, safe and efficient nuclear energy, and energy digitalization [4] - In 2024, the average conversion efficiency of PERC p-type monocrystalline solar cells reached 23.5%, a 0.7 percentage point increase from 2020 [4] - The offshore wind power sector is experiencing a trend towards larger and more advanced products, with the share of newly installed offshore wind turbines with a capacity of 10 megawatts or more rising from 12.1% in 2022 to 58% in 2024 [4] Energy Industry Chain Development - China's energy industry chain has achieved a leap from low-end manufacturing to high-end innovation, establishing a complete industrial system in solar, wind, and energy storage [7] - In 2023, China's global market shares for polysilicon, silicon wafers, solar cells, and modules reached 91.6%, 97.9%, 91.9%, and 84.6%, respectively, with significant increases from 2020 [7] - Leading companies like Tongwei Co. and Longi Green Energy have shown substantial growth in production, with Tongwei's polysilicon output reaching 594,800 tons, a 5.9-fold increase from 2020 [7] Regional Collaboration and International Cooperation - Significant progress has been made in regional collaboration and international cooperation in the energy sector, contributing to energy security and global energy transition [9] - By the end of 2024, the first batch of 50 renewable energy base projects in the western region is expected to be operational, with an installed capacity exceeding 90 million kilowatts [9] - China has engaged in green energy project cooperation with over 100 countries, with notable projects like the ±800 kV high-voltage direct current transmission project in Brazil being completed [10]