How much solar power does Zhejiang have?

According to State Grid Zhejiang Electric Power Co., Ltd., the province's installed solar photovoltaic capacity totaled 33.57 GW and its installed wind power capacity totaled 5.84 GW at the end of 2023.

Does Zhejiang have a new energy source?

By the end of 2023, its installed capacity of new energy sources, including wind and solar power, exceeded 30 percent of its total installed power generation capacity for the first time. Electricity generated from new energy sources in Zhejiang totaled 40.6 billion kWh in 2023, a year-on-year increase of 31 percent, data showed.

How much electricity is generated in Zhejiang in 2023?

Electricity generated from new energy sources in Zhejiang totaled 40.6 billion kWh in 2023, a year-on-year increase of 31 percent, data showed. China has committed to the dual carbon goals of peaking carbon emissions before 2030 and achieving carbon neutrality before 2060.

How does Zhejiang improve its energy mix?

Zhejiang invested heavily in clean energy development, such as wind, solar, and nuclear power, to improve its energy mix and reduce pollutant emissions. By the end of 2020, the number of distributed solar power projects connected to the grid in the province had reached 230,000, with a total installed capacity of over 10 GW.

Does Zhejiang have green electricity?

HANGZHOU, Jan. 31 -- East China's Zhejiang Province saw robust trading of green electricity last year, as part of the country's drive to deliver on its dual carbon promises. Its trading volume of green electricity reached 8.2 billion kWh in 2023, surging by nearly 219 percent year on year, according to the Zhejiang electricity trading center.

Why did Zhejiang see a new energy development boom in 2023?

(Photo/Duan Junli/Xinhua) HANGZHOU, Jan. 12 (Xinhua) -- East China's Zhejiang Province saw a new energy development boom in 2023, as part of the country's commitment to delivering on its dual carbon promises.