Xi Jinping: Accelerate Planning and Construction of New Energy System to Ensure Energy Security

The report states that building a new energy system is a major decision to grasp the general trend of global energy development and deeply implement the new strategy for energy security. Xi Jinping emphasized the need to accelerate the planning and construction of a new energy system, coordinate hydropower development and ecological protection, actively, safely, and orderly develop nuclear power, and strengthen the energy production, supply, storage, and sales system to ensure energy security. The report also states that Xi Jinping previously pointed out during his inspection in Xiong'an New Area, Hebei, that energy issues are strategic issues in development. He said, "We took the lead in developing wind power and photovoltaic (solar energy), and the path we took now appears to be forward-looking." At the same time, coal power is the foundation of energy, playing a supporting role, and it is essential to adhere to the path of clean and low-carbon development. The report indicates that as of the end of February this year, China's total installed capacity of wind and solar power reached 1.88 billion kilowatts, an annual increase of 28.8%; renewable energy power generation has exceeded 4 trillion kilowatt-hours, accounting for about 40% of the country's total power generation, and the construction of a new energy system is steadily accelerating. The report states that the "15th Five-Year Plan" (2026 to 2030) outline proposes to deeply implement the new strategy for energy security, accelerate the construction of a clean, low-carbon, safe, and efficient new energy system, and build an energy powerhouse. During the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, China will implement a 10-year doubling action for non-fossil energy, with an average annual increase of 200 million kilowatts in wind and solar new energy power generation capacity, converting more "wind, sunshine, and flowing water" into green energy development. According to the "15th Five-Year Plan," by 2030, the proportion of new energy power generation capacity will exceed 50%, and non-fossil energy will account for 25% of total energy consumption, providing strong guarantees for China's energy security and economic development. (Edited by Chen Kai-yu / Chang Shu-ling) 1150407