The latest Repower China Brief is now available, covering developments from January to April 2026.
This issue looks at how China’s energy transition is moving into a more complex phase. Alongside the continued expansion of non-fossil generation, policy attention is increasingly focused on system flexibility, capacity payments, power market reform, computing-power coordination, and the future role of existing coal-fired power assets.
The brief also tracks the growing role of nuclear energy in China’s transition, including the 2030 nuclear capacity target, new policy signals, and recent industry discussions around Coal-to-Nuclear pathways.
Highlights include updates from the Repower China Summit 2026 in Beijing, the launch of the Chinese version of RepowerScore, and findings presented at the CNEA Spring Forum, where new research examined the potential for converting coal-fired power plant sites into nuclear projects.
Together, these developments point to a wider shift in the conversation: from coal plant closure alone towards flexibility, asset repurposing, and clean infrastructure reuse.
