China’s renewable energy hits record 56% capacity, 86% of new power

In 2024, renewable energy accounted for 86 per cent of China’s newly installed power capacity, with total installed capacity reaching a record 56 per cent of the country’s overall capacity.
The sector added 373 million kilowatts, a 23 per cent YoY rise.
Renewable energy generation hit 3.46 trillion kilowatt-hours, contributing 35 per cent of total electricity output.