Leading in carbon neutrality with innovation

Solid base: A farmer works in a field near solar panels in Hebei. China’s exploration and utilisation of renewable energy remains the world’s largest so far, laying a strong foundation for the country’s transition to green and low-carbon energy. — AFP

BEIJING: China is expected to take the lead in achieving carbon neutrality worldwide, not only because the country has taken the helm in renewable energy installed capacity but also due to the government’s relentless efforts in technological innovation, industry experts say.

With its goals to peak carbon emissions by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060, China will be the main battlefield for massive technological innovation and application scenarios, said Zou Ji, CEO and president of Energy Foundation China.