China will kick off a number of major energy projects to ensure stable economic growth and restructure its energy layout, Premier Li Keqiang said.

Li made the remarks at a meeting of the State Energy Commission, according to a press release issued on Sunday.

China will embark on new nuclear power plants equipped with state-of-the-art safety measures on the eastern coast at the proper time, said Li.

The projects will also include construction of hydroelectric power stations, wind and solar power stations plus ultra-high voltage transmission lines to send power from the west to the east.

China will open up the energy sector and encourage different kinds of investors to compete fairly in the sector.

To make energy greener, Li said China will try to upgrade coal burning power generators that fail to meet emission cut requirements.