Law just one part of key drivers of power transition

This year marks the 20th anniversary of China's Renewable Energy Law coming into force — a milestone many developing nations now turn to for reference as they scramble to accelerate their own energy transitions.

And rightly so. The law signaled strong political will and kicked off one of the fastest energy transitions in history — one that started almost from scratch. Today, renewable energy accounts for over 60 percent of China's total installed power generation capacity, with total installed renewable capacity surpassing 1,800 gigawatts in 2025.

China's experience in promoting energy transition holds significant potential for many developing nations, as it is not far from other developing states in terms of development stages. As Nigeria's Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal, once stressed in an interview with China Daily, China "understands what we are going through because they have just gone through it".