Asia Pacific > China approves far fewer coal plants, but pipeline remains robust

China approves far fewer coal plants, but pipeline remains robust

Published 01:00 on August 22, 2024  /  Last updated at 07:43 on August 21, 2024  / Chia-Erh Kuo /  Asia Pacific, China

China's rapid development of renewable energy has led to a slowdown in coal power project approvals, though the existing pipeline of projects could still pose a potential challenge for the country to meet its climate targets, analysts have said.
China's rapid development of renewable energy has led to a slowdown in coal power project approvals, though the existing pipeline of projects could still pose a potential challenge for the country to meet its climate targets, analysts have said.


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