China’s Leadership in Renewable Energy

China’s recent efforts have contributed to optimism that the tricky energy transition does not need to come at the expense of energy security.

China’s development of renewable energy continues to break records, and this is a good thing for coping with climate change. Recent data shows that China has added 128 gigawatts (GW) of solar and wind power capacity in the first half of 2024. Not only does this put China on track to beat last year’s record level of clean energy installations, but it also means that, for the first time, installed wind and solar power capacity has surpassed its coal power capacity.