BEIJING / LONDON (IT BOLTWISE) – China is setting new standards in the field of renewable energy. In the first half of 2025, the country installed an impressive 264 gigawatts of wind and solar capacity, significantly influencing the global energy transition. This development shows China’s commitment to a more sustainable future, despite the simultaneous commissioning of new coal-fired power plants.
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China has established itself as a pioneer in the field of renewable energies in recent years. In the first half of 2025, the country made impressive progress by installing 264 gigawatts of new wind and solar capacity. This figure far exceeds the capacity of new coal-fired power plants and shows China’s commitment to a more sustainable energy future.
The majority of this growth comes from solar energy, with an increase of 212.2 gigawatts. This development is more than double the capacity installed in the first half of 2014 and exceeds the solar capacity installed in Germany over the last 25 years. China is the first country to exceed 1 terawatt of installed solar capacity, underscoring the importance of its investments in renewable energy.
China has also made significant progress in the field of wind energy. In the first half of 2025, 51.4 gigawatts of new wind power capacity was installed, almost double the capacity installed the previous year. These developments are part of a broader plan by the Chinese government to increase the share of renewable energy in the country’s electricity mix.
Despite these impressive advances, China continues to rely on conventional energy sources. In 2025, 21 gigawatts of new coal-fired power plants were commissioned. This parallel development highlights the challenges China faces in achieving its climate goals. The country plans to peak its carbon dioxide emissions by 2030 and aim to be carbon neutral by 2060.
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