Energy: China generates more electricity from solar power than from coal for the first time
China is the world champion in expanding solar energy. But the country is also considered a major climate offender and does not want to give up coal. Now the country has reached a milestone.
China's solar power capacity has surpassed coal for the first time, with 1,286 gigawatts of installed photovoltaic capacity as of July, surpassing coal power plants' 1,285 gigawatts. Solar power now accounts for 31.5% of China's total installed power generation capacity. China has been rapidly expanding its solar energy production in recent years, particularly in the west and northwest regions. Despite this, China remains one of the world's largest emitters of carbon dioxide, partly due to its significant coal production.
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