China’s 1-2-3 punch to tackle wasted renewable energy

        April 27, 2016 World Resources Institute | China | energy: future

Almost 10% of solar and 15% of wind power in China in 2015 went unused because of curtailment that prioritizes 24/7 coal. The government announced a plan to reach 9% non-hydro renewable energy by 2020: 1) a new coal power construction ban, 2) guaranteed sale of renewable energy, and 3) renewables consumption and generation targets.