China's wind and solar plantswind and solar plants face curbs amid energy crisis
China's wind and solar power plants are being curtailed as coal plants continue to run under fixed contracts, according to a report published on June 4.
The imbalance is straining the country's renewable buildout and highlights how power market rules can slow the shift away from fossil fuels, with implications for energy security and climate goals.
- China has the world's largest installed capacity of both wind and solar power.
- The country is also the biggest emitter of carbon dioxide, making its energy transition globally important.
- Fixed-price electricity contracts are common in many power systems that prioritize supply stability over market flexibility.
