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China's Clean Energy Surge Supports Decarbonization Goals
9/15/2025
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Story summary
- China's fossil fuel use has plateaued since 2021, supporting its decarbonization goals.
- Clean energy sources, including wind, solar, and nuclear, accounted for 84% of the electricity demand increase last year.
- By 2024, wind and solar contributed 18% of China's electricity, doubling since 2020.
- In early 2025, China added 267.53 gigawatts of solar capacity, surpassing global additions.
- President Xi Jinping targets peak carbon emissions by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2060.
