As Renewable Power Goes Unused, China to Expand Direct Plant-User Model

China is preparing to release a new policy that will allow renewable energy plants to supply green electricity directly to multiple users through dedicated lines, expanding a previous framework limited to single buyers.

The National Energy Administration (NEA) announced the upcoming regulatory shift at a press conference on Monday, as China’s renewable capacity has expanded faster than the grid’s ability to absorb it, leading to widespread waste. The expanded direct-connection model aims to ease pressure on the grid by enabling greater local consumption of renewable power in industrial parks and energy-intensive data centers.