Wedoany.com Report-Oct. 26, China’s leading turbine manufacturers, including Goldwind Science & Technology and Ming Yang Smart Energy Group, have proposed installing at least 120 gigawatts (GW) of wind power capacity annually by 2030. The recommendation, presented at the China Wind Power conference in Beijing, aims to accelerate the country’s energy transition and expand wind power capacity significantly by 2030.

In 2024, China set a record by adding of wind capacity.

The proposal aligns with China’s broader climate objectives, including reducing reliance on fossil fuels and achieving a 7–10% reduction in net greenhouse gas emissions by 2035. President Xi Jinping stated at the United Nations General Assembly that China targets 3,600GW of combined wind and solar power capacity by 2035, reflecting the country’s commitment to a low-carbon energy transition.

China has already exceeded earlier renewable energy targets, recording strong rates of wind and solar installations. The new proposal sets a goal of reaching 1,300GW of cumulative national wind power capacity by 2030, and at least 2,000GW by 2035, up from 520GW at the end of 2025. Offshore wind projects are expected to contribute 15GW annually through 2030. In 2024, the country added nearly 80GW of wind capacity, marking a historic annual increase.

The transition to renewable energy involves not only expanding wind and solar generation but also upgrading grid infrastructure, increasing energy storage, and electrifying sectors such as transport, buildings, and industry. A recent report by clean energy think tank Ember highlighted China’s rapid adoption of renewable energy and its impact on the global energy landscape.

Investment is a key component of achieving these targets. Bloomberg, citing research from China International Capital Corporation (CICC), noted that China could reduce carbon emissions by 1.6 billion tonnes by 2030 if 17.5 trillion yuan ($2.5 trillion) in green investments are mobilized over the next five years. According to CICC projections, China’s carbon emissions are expected to peak at 11.3 billion tonnes in 2028.

The proposed expansion underscores China’s focus on renewable energy as a strategic driver of both economic growth and environmental sustainability. By accelerating wind power development, the country aims to secure energy supply, reduce emissions, and strengthen its position in the global clean energy sector.

The ambitious targets demonstrate the industry’s role in supporting national climate goals and highlight the importance of policy support, technological innovation, and investment in enabling a large-scale, low-carbon energy system by 2035.