In an effort to double the share of renewable energy worldwide by 2030, China has announced it will join the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).
The accession of China – a world leader in technology manufacturing and the use of wind, solar and hydropower – marks a major step toward universal membership for the Agency, which currently has 160 participating states.
“China looks forward to becoming a full member of IRENA soon, as well as working alongside all countries for greater achievements in global renewable energy development,” said Liu Qi, Vice-Minister of the National Energy Administration of China, at IRENA’s 3rd annual Assembly in theUnited Arab Emirates capital, Abu Dhabi.
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