China says solar power capacity surpasses coal for first time
China’s installed solar energy capacity has surpassed that of coal-fired power for the first time, the national energy body said Tuesday, hailing the milestone. China, the world’s largest emitter of greenhouse gases that drive climate change, has pledged to peak carbon emissions by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060. “As of the end of […]
China's National Energy Administration has announced that the country's installed solar power capacity has surpassed that of coal-fired power for the first time, reaching 1.286 billion kilowatts as of the end of July 2026. This marks a significant milestone in the nation's energy transition, with solar generation rising 15.5 percent year-on-year to 802.4 billion kilowatt-hours in the first seven months of 2026.
While coal-fired power capacity stood at 1.285 billion kilowatts, the NEA emphasized that solar power has been playing an increasingly prominent role in guaranteeing electricity supply and driving the energy transition.
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