China to double wind, solar energy capacity by 2025

A file photo of the world's largest floating solar power plant in a lake in Huainan, in China's central Anhui province. The floating solar farm, which can generate 40MW of electricity, was connected to the city's power grid in May 2017. Photo: AFP

China aims to double its wind and solar capacity by 2025, according to a new road map that also allows for more coal-fired power plants to bolster energy security.

The world's biggest polluter earlier estimated it needs to double wind and solar use by 2030 to deliver on its pledges under the Paris climate accord.