TITLE:
A Case Study of Decarbonization and the Dual-Carbon Strategy
AUTHORS:
Anjun Jerry Jin, Baisheng Nie, Yong Li
KEYWORDS:
Carbon Neutrality, Carbon Trade Market, Clean Energy, 14th Five-Year Plan, Climate Change, Carbon Emission Control Limits, Green Industrial Revolution, Energy Mass Conversion
JOURNAL NAME:
Journal of Power and Energy Engineering,
Vol.13 No.12,
December
24,
2025
ABSTRACT: Global decarbonization efforts form a critical mission in the fight against climate change. This article analyzes the foundational pillars underpinning the Chinese strategy to achieve its ambitious dual-carbon goals—peak emissions by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2060. We argue that this transition is propelled by a synergistic framework of robust policy mandates, the rapid deployment of energy transition technologies, and the strategic development of a national carbon market. This study presents an analysis of how top-down policies, such as the 14th Five-Year Plan, catalyze an unprecedented shift toward renewable energy sources, primarily wind and solar, while driving innovation in energy storage and smart grid infrastructure. Concurrently, the establishment of the world’s largest emissions trading system (ETS) is examined as a crucial market-based mechanism designed to incentivize emission reductions across the power sector, with potential for future expansion. This article synthesizes the significant progress made to date, identifying key achievements and persistent challenges, such as energy security and industrial decarbonization. Finally, it offers a forward-looking perspective on the steps necessary to solidify these pillars, emphasizing the need for technological breakthroughs, deeper market reforms, and a just transition to ensure the long-term viability and global impact of the decarbonization pathway.