China Plans Accelerated Renewable Energy Expansion in 15th Five-Year Plan

China's upcoming 15th Five-Year Plan for 2026-2030 emphasizes a green transition, aiming to achieve carbon-peak targets by 2030 through green production, lifestyle changes, and comprehensive energy reforms including wind, solar, nuclear, and hydro power expansion. The plan also stresses the importance of technology innovation balanced with practical feasibility, promoting a crackdown on excessive internal competition to ensure sustainable development. Beijing highlights the development of strategic clusters in new energy and high-tech manufacturing sectors, including advancements in solid-state batteries and electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles (eVTOLs). Concurrently, the UK government released its Carbon Budget and Growth Delivery Plan, reinforcing its commitment to reducing emissions while fostering economic growth and job creation in clean energy sectors, supported by significant private investment and policies aimed at lowering energy bills and improving energy security. Both countries are pursuing ambitious clean energy and climate goals that integrate technological innovation with economic and social development priorities.