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The Renewable Energy Law is designed to promote the development and utilization of renewable energy, improve the energy structure, diversify energy supplies, safeguard energy security, protect the environment, and realize the sustainable development of the economy and society. The Law consists of 33 articles divided into 8 Chapters: General (I); Resource survey and development plans (II); Industry guidance and technology support (III); Promotion and application (IV); Price management and fee sharing (V); Economic incentives and supervisory measures (VI); Legal responsibilities (VII); Miscellaneous (VIII). The Law, which defines renewable energy as non-fossil energy of wind energy, solar energy, water energy, biomass energy, geothermal energy, and ocean energy, includes a national renewable energy requirement to increase the use of renewable energy up to 10% by the year 2020. It will also require power grid operators to purchase resources from registered renewable energy producers, and offer financial incentives, such as a national fund to foster renewable energy development, and discounted lending and tax preferences for renewable energy projects. Furthermore, the Law includes other details related to the purchase and use of solar photovoltaic and solar water heating as well as renewable energy fuels. The Law includes specific penalties for non-compliance.
The Renewable Energy Law is designed to promote the development and utilization of renewable energy, improve the energy structure, diversify energy supplies, safeguard energy security, protect the environment, and realize the sustainable development of the economy and society. The Law consists of 33 articles divided into 8 Chapters: General (I); Resource survey and development plans (II); Industry guidance and technology support (III); Promotion and application (IV); Price management and fee sha
Title:
Renewable Energy Law.
Country:
China
Type of document:
Legislation
Date of text:
2005
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