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China’s solar power capacity to surpass coal in 2026
China’s solar power capacity to surpass coal in 2026
Over 400 GW of new generation capacity is expected in 2026
China hikes grid investment by 40% to $575b under 15th five-year plan
AI data centres are driving record China grid investments.
China’s coal buildout surges in 2025 despite falling emissions
New and revived coal plans surged to 161 GW.
AI, overseas orders to drive new China renewable growth cycle
Energy storage returns are set to rise 37% CAGR amidst spike in high-margin overseas orders.
Longi Solar, Sino Green commit 1GW to Zambia’s national solar rollout
100 MW pilot plant in Itezhi-Tezhi to start construction in April.
$200m Egypt-China deal targets domestic energy storage battery industry
Kemet to localise battery production using domestic raw materials.
China issues guidelines for industrial green microgrids expansion
Renewable power projects at industrial sites must ensure that 60% of their electricity is consumed locally.
China issues roadmap for comprehensive energy meteorology services
Twenty specific tasks will build a whole-process energy meteorological operations system.
China's solar inverter market projected to decline in 2025
Global solar inverter market is expected to contract for two consecutive years post-2024.
China's green electricity hits one-third of total consumption
Wind and solar capacity grew 28% annually, driving China's energy transition acceleration.
How China aims to fuel energy cooperation with Russia
Beijing eyes focusing on renewable energy and power trade.
China’s new coal power approvals decline in 9M
If this trend continues, 2025 will be the second-lowest year for approvals.
Domestic cooling spurs Chinese energy firms to expand global footprint
Meanwhile, authorities are coordinating self-regulation pacts with producers to avoid a race to the bottom on prices.
Chinese policy shifts bring low-price solar market to a close
The cancellation of the 13% VAT export rebate will fuel prices.
Shenzhen Energy Dongbu Power Plant honoured at Asian Power Awards 2025
The project achieved high efficiency, compact design, and advanced environmental performance.
Huadian Jinsha River Upstream Qamdo New Energy Co. Ltd wins at Asian Power Awards 2025
The 2,600MW solar project showcases how large-scale clean energy can flourish in the extreme altitudes of the Tibetan Plateau.
XiZang Development and Investment Group wins at Asian Power Awards 2025
The company’s project demonstrates how advanced technology can deliver stable, flexible power in extreme conditions.
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