The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), in cooperation with seven other government agencies, has issued the Green Technology Promotion Catalog (2024 Edition). The agencies involved include the Ministry of Science and Technology, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, and the National Energy Administration, among others.
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The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), in cooperation with seven other government agencies, has issued the Green Technology Promotion Catalog (2024 Edition). The agencies involved include the Ministry of Science and Technology, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, and the National Energy Administration, among others.
The Catalog lists 112 advanced green technologies across seven key categories: energy efficiency and carbon reduction, environmental protection, resource recycling, green energy transformation, ecological restoration, green infrastructure upgrades, and green services. Each technology is detailed with descriptions of its processes, technical specifications, real-world applications, and ecological benefits.
According to an NDRC official, the 2024 edition builds on the framework of the 2020 edition but adds one to two application case studies for each technology. These case studies highlight construction methods, scale, and ecological benefits, providing stakeholders with deeper insights into the technologies' practical potential. Looking ahead, the government plans to support industry associations and state-owned enterprises in scaling up demonstration projects and accelerating the industrial adoption of green technologies. Financial institutions are encouraged to enhance financing options—such as green loans, green bonds, and carbon reduction tools—for technologies featured in the Catalog.
A significant highlight of the Catalog is the inclusion of 17 technologies focused on green energy transformation. These range from large-scale carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) for coal-fired power plants to repurposing retired power batteries and developing renewable energy systems. Other innovative technologies include microgrids for photovoltaic-storage-direct-flexible energy systems in parks and communities and solutions for integrating distributed photovoltaics into power grids.