18-08-04
By 2020, the Chinese government plans to build power generation facilities
that use alternative energy sources such as wind and solar power, at a cost of $
16.9 bn. More than 70 % of the fuel used in China to produce electricity is coal,
which pollutes the environment.
Source: Power EngineeringChina to invest in wind and solar power
In addition to environmental concerns, China is worried that possible energy
shortages could undermine economic growth.
Due to a big rise in demand for gasoline, the government aims to reduce the fuel
consumption of new passenger cars by more than 15 % by 2010.