China on the road towards energy transition

Government is urging change as a vital part of the country’s future energy plan and companies are taking up the challenge

Winds of change: the Chinese government is keen to promote the use of renewable and cleaner energy sources and has set ambitious targets, but the country is very heavily dependent on coal and fossil fuels
Winds of change: the Chinese government is keen to promote the use of renewable and cleaner energy sources and has set ambitious targets, but the country is very heavily dependent on coal and fossil fuelsPhoto: REUTERS/SCANPIX
Published 13 March 2019, 17:03Updated 13 March 2019, 20:34