China Unveils Blockchain Plan to Revolutionize Green Power Certification Nationwide

China's government has proposed a sweeping blockchain initiative to transform green power certification, effective 14 February 2026. The plan mandates blockchain integration across electricity markets, linking production, trading, and consumption data nationwide. State Council-approved guidelines aim to dismantle provincial barriers and streamline cross-regional power trading.

Blockchain's Immutable ledgers will verify renewable energy output and track consumption transparently. Digital certification aligns with both voluntary and mandatory procurement programs while stabilizing green certificate prices. Authorities are mapping how these certificates integrate with carbon accounting systems to bolster emission management.

The reforms accelerate China's transition to a unified national electricity market. Spot markets gain prominence as blockchain ensures end-to-end traceability from renewable generation to end-use—a critical step for regulators auditing actual green power utilization.