China aims for 50% clean electricity by 2030 as Italy calls for more renewable incentives

China’s latest five‑year energy plan sets a goal of generating 50 % of its electricity from non‑fossil sources by 2030, up from the 42.3 % target for 2025. The plan calls for wind and solar to supply 30 % of generation, non‑hydro storage capacity of 300 GW, and annual green‑hydrogen production of 2 million tonnes. Analysts note the targets are modest given the country’s rapid renewable‑capacity growth and its continued reliance on coal, which is to peak by 2030 without a fixed cap.

In Italy, a recent Ipsos survey commissioned by environmental groups found that 44 % of respondents want the government to actively incentivise renewable energy, and 69 % support the siting of wind or photovoltaic plants near their homes. The poll also highlights public demand for streamlined licensing procedures and a dedicated mission unit within the prime‑minister’s office to secure critical raw‑material supplies for clean‑energy technologies.