China Sets Green-Power Targets for More Manufacturing Industries

China has set targets for more industries to boost their use of green power, in an effort to increase the consumption of renewable energy as solar and wind capacity surges.

Manufacturers in the steel, cement and polysilicon sectors will be required to use green power to meet between 25% and 70% of their demand for the 2025 and 2026 calendar years, according to a notice from the National Development and Reform Commission. In comparison, the 2024 notice only set targets for the electrolytic aluminum sector, which is also included in the latest advisory.