China's 2030 Power Plan: 50% Non-Fossil Electricity, 2.8 Billion kW New Energy, and EV Charging for 110 Million Vehicles

China's new five-year power sector plan, issued by the NDRC and NEA, targets 50% of electricity from non-fossil sources by 2030. The plan includes integrating over 2.8 billion kilowatts of new energy capacity into the grid and building charging infrastructure for more than 110 million electric vehicles. It also sets specific capacity goals for hydropower, nuclear, and other renewables, while calling for improved efficiency and carbon performance from coal plants. For textile and apparel manufacturers operating in China, this shift will change the carbon profile of their electricity supply. Coal's share of generation has already fallen below 50% in early 2026, and the new plan accelerates that trend. Companies sourcing from China should monitor how grid decarbonization affects their scope 2 emissions and energy costs.