China's wind and solar capacity surpasses coal for first time
2025-06-11 15:49:41 [Print]
As of April 2025, China's installed wind and solar power capacity reached 1.53 billion kilowatts, surpassing coal-fired power for the first time in history, according to the National Energy Administration. The country's total installed renewable energy capacity rose to 2.02 billion kilowatts, up by 58% year-on-year. Wind and solar are expected to continue outpacing coal as China's energy transition accelerates.
In 2024, China added 373 million kilowatts of new renewable capacity, accounting for around 86% of all new power generation capacity. Renewable energy additions have exceeded 300 million kilowatts for two consecutive years, representing over half of global growth.
In 2024, China added 373 million kilowatts of new renewable capacity, accounting for around 86% of all new power generation capacity. Renewable energy additions have exceeded 300 million kilowatts for two consecutive years, representing over half of global growth.
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