China Expands Policy Allowing Renewables to Supply Multiple Users Directly
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The move aims to help China make better use of locally generated renewable energy, as rapid wind and solar expansion strains the grid and results in widespread energy waste in the resource-rich western regions. Photo: VCG
China has expanded its green electricity direct connection policy, allowing renewable power projects to supply multiple users through dedicated lines instead of selling through the public grid.
The move aims to help China make better use of locally generated renewable energy, as rapid wind and solar expansion strains the grid and results in widespread energy waste in the resource-rich western regions.
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- China expands green electricity direct connections to multiple users via dedicated lines, reducing grid strain and energy waste.
- Multi-user model spreads investor risk and shares line costs, improving project economics over previous one-to-one policy.
- Policy applies to new and existing users, supports zero-carbon industrial parks, with 99 projects totaling 34 GW approved.
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