Global coal power grew 2% last year, the most since 2016, GEM survey says

China accounts for huge two thirds of global coal power capacity, report finds

The report warned that countries must shut down coal plants faster and impose tighter restrictions on the development and usage of new plants.

Last year saw highest coal power capacity additions since 2016, led by China: Report

Last year saw a surge in coal power capacity additions globally, marking the highest increase since 2016, with China leading the growth and future planned capacity, revealed a new report released on Thursday (Apr 11). Key contributors The research by Global Energy Monitor (GEM) shows that the world added a net annual coal capacity of 48.4 GW, a 2 per cent year-over-year increase.

China accounted for two-thirds of new global coal plant capacity in 2023, report finds

The world added more coal power capacity last year than any year since 2016, with China driving most growth and most planned growth according to new research.

China Leads Global Coal Power Surge as Capacity Hits Record

Global coal-power capacity rose to a record last year, led by a surge in new plants in China and a slowdown in retirements around the world, according to a new report from Global Energy Monitor.

China drives global increase in coal-power capacity amid building boom: report

China accounted for two-thirds of the coal-burning power capacity that came online last year, according to Global Energy Monitor, which ‘starkly contrasts with the global trend, putting China’s 2025 climate targets at risk’.

Global coal power grew 2% last year, the most since 2016, GEM survey says

The world's coal-fired power capacity grew 2% last year, its highest annual increase since 2016, driven by new builds in China and decommissioning delays elsewhere, according to research published on Thursday.