China Sets Non-Fossil Energy and Carbon Emission Targets for 2030

Exam-focused facts from the 29 June 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

China aims for 50% of its electricity to come from non-fossil sources by 2030, an increase from the 42.3% target set for 2025.
Wind and solar energy are targeted to exceed 50% of installed capacity, reaching 2,700 gigawatts (GW) by 2030.
The energy plan targets 30% of power generation to come from wind and solar alone by 2030, up from 22% in 2025.
China aims to expand non-pumped hydro energy storage to 300 GW by 2030 and reach a renewable hydrogen output of 2 million metric tons per year by 2030.
The plan sets a binding goal to reduce power-sector carbon emissions intensity by more than 10% over five years and targets coal consumption to peak by 2030.