The Chinese expert highlighted the need to clean up coal as traditional fuels will continue to dominate China's energy mix.
Despite efforts to reduce the share of energy consumption, coal will continue to be widely used, Academician Xie Kechang said Saturday during an energy forum.
Coal accounts for 97 percent of the country's proven fossil energy resources and about 60 percent of energy consumption.
“Getting rid of the coal will not work entirely. Coal can also be clean energy if it is used in a clean and efficient way, ”Xie said.
Aware of this situation, the government has developed measures, including encouraging clean coal technology, improving coal quality and reducing greenhouse gas emissions from coal-fired power plants.
Xie believes China should mainly promote clean coal by 2020 and then promote renewable energy by 2030.
“From 2030 to 2050, a new energy system will be formed, consisting of 40 percent coal, 30 percent oil and natural gas, and 30 percent non-fossil fuels,” Xie said.
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