China National Radio丨National Energy Administration: China's installed capacity of renewable energy continues to achieve new breakthroughs.
According to China National Radio's "News and Newspaper Digest," the National Energy Administration's relevant official stated that in the first three quarters, China's newly added installed capacity for renewable energy power generation exceeded 100 million kilowatts, accounting for more than 80% of the newly added power generation capacity.
Latest data shows that by the end of the month, the total installed generating capacity nationwide has reached . billion kilowatts, an increase of .% year-on-year. Coal, oil, and gas production capacities have steadily improved, further solidifying the foundation of energy supply security, and energy prices have remained generally stable.
Zhang Xing, spokesperson for the National Energy Administration, emphasized that China's energy transition towards green and low-carbon development has continuously achieved new breakthroughs. Zhang Xing: In the first three quarters of the year, the newly added installed capacity of renewable energy nationwide reached 1.29 billion kilowatts, a year-on-year increase of 98.3%, accounting for 76.4% of the newly added power generation capacity. As of the end of October 2023, the installed capacity of renewable energy nationwide had reached 13.84 billion kilowatts, a year-on-year increase of 20.8%.
In the first three quarters, China's renewable energy generation reached . trillion kilowatt-hours, a year-on-year increase of .%, accounting for approximately .% of total power generation. Zhang Xing: Among this, the combined generation of wind and solar power reached billion kilowatt-hours, a year-on-year increase of .%, which was roughly equal to the electricity consumption of the tertiary industry during the same period, and exceeded the electricity consumption for urban and rural residential use.
Dong Wancheng, Deputy Director of the Development Planning Department of the National Energy Administration, stated that during the winter season this year, the national peak electricity load is expected to be similar to that of the summer, significantly higher than the peak load during last winter, and the overall power supply is guaranteed. Dong Wancheng: In some provinces of the North China, East China, and Southwest regions, there may be tight power supply during peak electricity usage times, necessitating demand-side response measures. We will strengthen overall coordination and take multiple measures to ensure the smooth operation of heating and power supply during the winter season.
