What is non-fossil energy?

Energy sources other than fossil energy belong to non-fossil energy sources, such as nuclear energy, wind energy, solar energy, hydro energy, biomass energy, geothermal energy and ocean energy.

Non-fossil energy refers to energy that can only be used once after long-term geological changes except coal, oil, natural gas and other energy types. By 2025, the proportion of non-fossil energy consumption will reach about 20%, the energy consumption per unit GDP will decrease by 13.5% compared with 2020, and the carbon dioxide emission per unit GDP will decrease by 18% compared with 2020, laying a solid foundation for achieving the peak of carbon dioxide emission.

By 2030, the proportion of non-fossil energy consumption will reach about 25%, and the carbon dioxide emissions per unit of GDP will be reduced by more than 65% compared with 2005, successfully achieving the goal of peak carbon dioxide emissions before 2030. Developing non-fossil energy and increasing its proportion in the total energy consumption can effectively reduce greenhouse gas emissions, protect the ecological environment and reduce the risk of sustainable energy supply.

Significance of developing non-fossil energy

Non-fossil energy refers to those energy sources that do not come from fossil fuels (such as coal, oil and natural gas). They are renewable and usually more environmentally friendly than fossil fuels. Some common non-fossil energy sources include solar energy, wind energy, hydro energy, biomass energy and geothermal energy.

These energy sources can be used in many places, helping to reduce dependence on fossil fuels, thus reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The use of non-fossil energy is to meet the challenges of global warming and climate change and prepare for future energy demand. The carbon dioxide produced by human activities mainly comes from the burning of fossil energy, and the development of non-fossil energy can effectively control the emission of greenhouse gases.