China Said to Mull Drastic Solar Power Increase

(Beijing) -- China may significantly raise its target for installed capacity for solar power generation over the next decade as the country steps up efforts to tap alternative energy.

China Solar Energy Association plans to present a proposal to the State Council, China's cabinet, to lift installed photovoltaic capacity to 15 gigawatts and 50 gigawatts by 2015 and 2020 respectively, from the currently planned 5 gigawatts and 20 gigawatts, an industry insider told Caixin.