Green energy revolution sparked by political will

Adaptive legal framework supercharged nation's renewable network rollout

Editor's note: As protection of the planet's flora, fauna and resources becomes increasingly important, China Daily is publishing a series of stories to illustrate the country's commitment to safeguarding the natural world.

When the Renewable Energy Law took effect in 2006, China's clean tech sector was a fraction of its current size, struggling to compete as the country wrestled with severe, localized power shortages.