Key facts
- China's installed solar power capacity is set to overtake coal capacity this quarter.
- As of June, China's solar capacity was 1,274 GW.
- As of June, China's coal-fired generation capacity was 1,275 GW.
- Solar capacity is nearly matching coal capacity as of June.
China's installed solar power capacity is on the verge of surpassing its coal-fired generation capacity as early as the current quarter. Official figures from China indicate that as of June, the nation's solar capacity stood at 1,274 GW. This figure is nearly equivalent to the 1,275 GW of coal-fired generation capacity. This projected shift marks a pivotal moment in China's energy transition, reflecting a substantial increase in the deployment of renewable energy technologies. The rapid growth in solar installations underscores China's commitment to diversifying its energy mix and reducing reliance on fossil fuels. The near parity between solar and coal capacity highlights the accelerating pace of renewable energy adoption in the world's second-largest economy.