The program has changing focuses and priorities, depending
on the needs of national economic development. During the 11th
Five Year Plan, the 863 Program set up 10 focused areas, including
energy technologies. Within the energy category there are four
technology priorities: hydrogen and fuel cell, energy efficiency,
clean coals and renewable energy. A total of RMB 1.12 billion is allocated to invest in these 4 priorities, with hydrogen and
efficiency technologies receiving the majority of funding