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China Boosts Renewable Power Subsidies 7.5% to $13 Billion

  • Solar subsidies get 14% boost while wind payouts will dip 3.2%
  • Budget well below what’s needed for full payments: analyst
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China boosted its budget for renewable power subsidies to 92.36 billion yuan ($13 billion), 7.5% more than it spent last year.

Solar power is the big winner, with incentives set to rise 14% compared to last year’s level, while wind payments will be 3.2% lower, the Ministry of Finance said on its website on Wednesday. The subsidy budget would cover existing projects plus any new developments that meet eligibility criteria.