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China's Solar Capacity Overtakes Coal in Landmark Clean-Energy Milestone

Solar reached 1,286 gigawatts by the end of July, according to the National Energy Administration, ending coal’s long lead on installed capacity.

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In China's power buildout, solar has now edged past coal on an installed-capacity basis, marking a major milestone for the country's clean-energy expansion.

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China's installed solar capacity first exceeded that of coal-fired power plants by the end of July to 1.288 GW. The threshold is important for the fight against climate change, under conditions where China generates about 30% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Specialists warn, however, that solar energy still supplies much less electricity than coal, according to Live Science.

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pv magazine International broke the news on Thursday, September 3, 2026.
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