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China Surpasses US in Renewable Energy Expansion

7/16/2025

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In a remarkable leap towards clean energy, China has outpaced the US by installing more wind and solar power in just one year than the entire American capacity. As President Trump’s spending bill threatens clean energy tax credits, the US risks stalling future renewable projects and facing higher electricity costs, while China forges ahead with an impressive 510 gigawatts of new renewable capacity.

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Story summary

In a remarkable leap towards clean energy, China has outpaced the US by installing more wind and solar power in just one year than the entire American capacity. As President Trump’s spending bill threatens clean energy tax credits, the US risks stalling future renewable projects and facing higher electricity costs, while China forges ahead with an impressive 510 gigawatts of new renewable capacity.