What percentage of China's electricity comes from wind & solar?

In 2023, clean power made up 35% of China’s electricity mix, with hydro the largest single source of clean power at 13%. Wind and solar hit a new record share of 16%, above the global average (13%). China generated 37% of global wind and solar electricity in 2023, enough to power Japan.

How big is China's solar & wind power capacity?

Wind and solar now account for 37% of the total power capacity in the country, an 8% increase from 2022, and widely expected to surpass coal capacity, which is 39% of the total right now, in 2024. Cumulative annual utility-scale solar & wind power capacity in China, in gigawatts (GW)

Does China need more solar power to reach its climate target?

So there is a lot of uncertainty in the Chinese solar industry, but there are also irrefutable facts: China needs to continue to expand domestic solar capacity to reach its climate target. Similarly, global demand for PV products will not cease.

Will China double its wind and solar capacity by 2030?

The latest plans suggest China is on track to double its wind and solar capacity by 2030, reaching an estimated 30% share. The IEA’s Net Zero Emissions scenario sets out a global target of 40% of electricity generation from solar and wind by 2030. Explore the latest data on China’s energy transition.

Should China develop wind and solar energy simultaneously?

The seasonal patterns show that China should develop wind and solar energy simultaneously, to exploit wind’s highest potential during winter and early spring, and solar’s higher production during late spring and summer.

How much wind can China generate a year?

Under the most optimistic assumptions, which include a capacity density of 6 MW/km 2 in all areas identified as suitable, and installations of 150-meter height turbines, China could generate more than 15,000 TWh/yr from onshore wind from an installed capacity of more than 4700 GW.