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China Is Building 74% of All Current Solar and Wind Projects, Report Says

CHINA, JUL 8 – China plans a record 520 gigawatts of new wind and solar capacity in 2025, accounting for nearly half of its total electricity capacity to reduce emissions and meet climate goals.

  • A report on July 9 states China is building 74% of all current solar and wind projects worldwide, with 510 gigawatts under construction this year.
  • This surge follows Beijing's push to reduce carbon intensity by 65% from 2005 levels by 2030 and expand renewable capacity amid growing energy demand.
  • China aims to reach nearly 4,000 gigawatts of total installed electricity this year, with solar and wind making up over 48% and new projects equivalent to existing capacity.
  • In May, China recorded 93 gigawatts of new solar installations in one month, exceeding any other country’s full 2024 annual total, while emissions fell despite rising power use.
  • China’s fast renewable growth and coal backup projects underscore its energy strategy, signaling continued market competition without full subsidy reliance and global leadership ambitions.
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China is accelerating the construction or installation of renewable energy, with 1.5 times more sources and lakes and solar in this year compared to 2024, according to a GEM study (Global Energy Monitor). Read more (07/09/2025)

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Anadolu Ajansı broke the news in Ankara, Türkiye on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
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