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President of the PRC Order No. 23

Renewable Energy Law of the People's Republic of China

Issuing Authority:The Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress of the People’s Republic of China
Release Date: 2009-12-26
Effective Date:2010-04-01
Level: Law
Industry:Comprehensive Environmental Protection; Electricity; daily-use machinery
Field: Carbon Peak & Carbon Neutrality

Abstract

This Law is applicable to individuals and organizations within China engaging in the development and utilization of renewable energy and related activities. It aims to promote sustainable development of wind energy, solar energy, hydro energy, biomass energy, and other renewable energy sources, optimize the energy structure, reduce environmental pollution, and ensure national energy security. Its provisions encompass planning, development, utilization, management, and support measures. It requires governments at all levels to formulate supporting policies, encourage technological innovation and market mechanisms, ensure a gradual increase in the proportion of renewable energy in the energy supply, and regulate relevant technical standards, grid connection and access, and financial incentives, in order to achieve energy transition and ecological protection objectives.
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