An overview of renewable energy policies and regulations in People´s Republic of China

Renewable energy development is one of the main targets of PRC Government on the way to the sustainable development and climate change mitigation. China´s energy policy target is to reach 15.4% renewable energy share by 2020 and 27.5% by 2050. In order to achieve this target, the Government has implemented many instruments from laws and policies and financial incentives. The paper gives introduction to the present situation oh the renewable energy development in China and overviews the main instruments that China uses to promote and develop renewable energy. Also, the suggestions for the further development of renewable energy technologies in China are given.