Renewable energy has begun to play a meaningful part in China’s energy mix as the nation seeks to curb air pollution and meet ambitious carbon reduction goals, writes Xu Yihe.
China has emerged as the world’s leader in renewable energy developments, having invested more than $44 billion in 2017 in the sector, up 34% from a year before. The country is on track to lead international investment in the sector, according to a new report released by the Institute for Energy Economics & Financial Analysis.