This photo taken on October 24, 2023 shows an offshore wind farm in Rudong County, Nantong City, Jiangsu Province, the largest of its kind in Asia. (CFP)

From January to October this year, the energy-saving and eco-friendly industries in Jiangsu Province generated revenue exceeding 600 billion yuan, ranking first nationwide. The province also accounted for approximately one-third of China’s total production of solar panels and power batteries during this period.

Over the past decade, Jiangsu has achieved a remarkable balance between economic growth and environmental sustainability, maintaining an annual GDP growth rate of 6.5% while limiting the average annual increase in energy consumption to 3% and carbon emissions to 1.5%.

As of the end of October this year, Jiangsu’s installed renewable energy capacity reached 85.39 million kilowatts, accounting for 42.2% of the province’s total installed capacity. Its offshore wind power capacity reaches 11.83 million kilowatts, the highest in the country.