China’s new national development strategy for 2026–2030 includes continued large-scale deployment of renewable energy, with wind and solar expected to remain central to the country’s energy transition. Under the 15th Five-Year Plan, China aims to reduce carbon intensity – emissions per unit of GDP – by about 17% between 2026 and 2030 as part of its pathway to peak emissions before 2030 and reach carbon neutrality by 2060.
The plan supports accelerated deployment of wind and solar power, with policy proposals indicating annual additions of at least 120 GW of wind capacity during the period. Offshore wind is expected to account for at least 15 GW per year of that expansion.
China also intends to increase the share of non-fossil energy to around 25% of primary energy consumption by 2030, including renewables, nuclear and hydropower.
In addition to new generation capacity, the plan emphasises the development of a modern energy system with expanded grids, energy storage and market reforms to support higher shares of renewable electricity.
