G20 set to stress role of clean energy

China prepares to play increasingly important role in non-fossil-fuel power generation

At their meeting in Beijing in June, energy ministers from G20 members emphasized the significant role of clean and renewable energy, and they will present their official communique to the G20 Summit for the consideration of global leaders.

"We encourage members to facilitate investment in renewable energy production and use through reducing barriers and risks, taking full consideration of the available indigenous renewable energy sources, increasing substantially the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix," according to the Beijing Communique of the G20 Energy Ministerial Meeting.