China Accelerates Coal Plant Commissioning To 9-Year High

China Accelerates Coal Plant Commissioning To 9-Year High

China Accelerates Coal Plant Commissioning To 9-Year High Authored by Michael Kern via OilPrice.com, Despite record solar and wind capacity additions and booming renewable energy output, China is not giving up on coal, on the contrary.  During the first half of 2025, China commissioned as much as 21 gigawatts (GW) of coal power, the highest amount in the first half of the year since 2016, the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) an…

China Increases Coal Plant Commissioning to a 9-Year High – And Who Do They Buy Coal From?

In the first half of 2025, China has ramped up its coal power infrastructure at a pace not seen in nearly a decade, commissioning 21 gigawatts (GW) of new capacity amid ongoing efforts to balance energy security with its green transition goals. This surge comes as the nation continues to dominate global coal demand, with projections indicating that coal-fired generation could hit between 80-100 GW for the full year. While renewables like wind an…

China Accelerates Coal Plant Commissioning To 9-Year High - Nemos News Network

China Accelerates Coal Plant Commissioning To 9-Year High Authored by Michael Kern via OilPrice.com, Despite record solar and wind capacity additions and booming renewable energy output, China is not giving up on coal, on the contrary.  During the first half of 2025, China commissioned as much as 21 gigawatts (GW) of coal power, the highest amount in the first half of the year since 2016, the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) a…