China's Wind Power Industry: From Infant Stage to Growth Stage

Against the backdrop of China's determination to develop a low carbon economy, wind power as a renewable energy with zero emission is now becoming a major driving force in the green campaign. Compared to other new energy industries, wind power is relatively mature in technology and is developing the fastest. Over the past 25 years, favourable policies, concession programmes and technology transfers have greatly boosted the wind power industry in China. By 2009, China had already become the second largest wind power generator and the largest wind turbine manufacturer in the world. However, challenges, such as weakness in technological innovation and a structural problem between limited access to the power grid and overheating production, have to be addressed to ensure sustainable development of the industry in China.