逐绿向新 “十四五”时期能源转型“加速跑”
Xin Hua Wang·2025-10-14 23:54

Core Insights - China's energy transition has achieved remarkable milestones, with national electricity generation exceeding 10 trillion kilowatt-hours in 2024, accounting for one-third of global electricity generation, and energy production equivalent to approximately 5 billion tons of standard coal, representing over one-fifth of the global total [1][2] Group 1: Energy Transition Achievements - The "14th Five-Year Plan" period is recognized as the fastest phase for China's green and low-carbon energy transition, with non-fossil energy consumption increasing by 1 percentage point annually while coal's share decreases correspondingly [2][3] - By July 2024, China's renewable energy installed capacity reached 2.17 billion kilowatts, maintaining the global lead, with wind power at 570 million kilowatts and solar power exceeding 1.1 billion kilowatts, marking a doubling since the end of the "13th Five-Year Plan" [2][3] - The share of non-fossil energy in installed capacity has historically surpassed 60%, with renewable energy generation capacity exceeding coal power for the first time in 2024 [2][4] Group 2: Regional Innovations and Models - Various regions are innovating energy development models, such as Yunnan's hydropower utilization, Sichuan's green hydrogen industry, and Tibet's solar and wind energy projects, leading to a clean energy system dominated by renewables [3] - The "pastoral photovoltaic" model in Qinghai demonstrates the integration of solar energy with livestock farming, enhancing vegetation cover and improving the livelihoods of local herders [3] Group 3: Cross-Regional Energy Transactions - The first cross-regional green electricity transaction from Tibet to Shanghai successfully delivered 7.85 million kilowatt-hours, reducing coal consumption by 24,100 tons and cutting CO2 emissions by 60,100 tons [4] - The energy transition has shifted the electricity supply structure from coal-dominated to green energy-dominated, with significant upgrades in power transmission and grid management [4][5] Group 4: Technological Innovations - Continuous technological innovation has been a driving force in the energy transition, with China holding over 40% of global renewable energy patents and achieving record advancements in solar and wind technologies [6][7] - The new energy storage capacity is projected to reach 95 million kilowatts by mid-2025, a nearly 30-fold increase over five years, providing robust support for stable electricity supply [6][7] Group 5: Energy Efficiency and Future Goals - Since the beginning of the "14th Five-Year Plan," China's energy consumption per unit of GDP has decreased by 11.6%, equivalent to reducing CO2 emissions by 1.1 billion tons [8] - New targets set for 2035 include increasing the share of non-fossil energy consumption to over 30% and achieving a total installed capacity of wind and solar power six times that of 2020 [8]