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China Dominates Renewables and Coal Power by 2026

2/17/2026

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  • As of February 2026, China leads the world in both renewable energy and coal power capacity.
  • China has 234 GW of utility-scale solar capacity, the largest globally.
  • In 2025, China commissioned 78 GW of new coal power, the highest in a decade.
  • Non-fossil fuel sources now account for 52% of China’s total power capacity.
  • China holds 71% of global coal power capacity under development.