China to Increase Wind, Solar Power Capacity by 21% in 2016
- China to add more than 20 gigawatts of wind power in 2016
- China eyes at least 15 gigawatts of solar power additions
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China, the world’s biggest clean energy investor, plans to increase wind and solar power capacity by more than 21 percent next year as it works to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by cutting its reliance on coal.
The nation is targeting at least 20 gigawatts of new wind power installations and 15 gigawatts of additional photovoltaic capacity next year, the National Energy Administration said in a statement on Tuesday.