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China’s solar, wind innovations amid rapid green power buildout

Even as China installs new solar and wind power capacity faster than the rest of the world combined, it is setting new benchmarks for the technologies through innovation. This year alone, Chinese companies and researchers have generated the first electricity from high-altitude winds 4,000 metres above Earth, cleared the last hurdle to commercialising a cheaper and more efficient alternative to…

China’s solar, wind innovations amid rapid green power buildout

China is rapidly expanding its solar and wind power capacity, outpacing the rest of the world. According to the South China Morning Post, Chinese companies and researchers are also driving innovation in these technologies.

They have achieved a milestone by generating electricity from high-altitude winds 4,000 meters above Earth. Additionally, they have overcome a significant hurdle in commercializing a more efficient and cost-effective alternative to existing technologies.

China's advancements in solar and wind power are part of a broader effort to increase its use of renewable energy. The country is setting new benchmarks for the industry through its innovations.

Brief written by urgent.news from South China Morning Post, The Mainichi — 2 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.

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