History is being written in solar panels and wind turbines! 🌞💨 For the first time ever, renewable electricity generation has overtaken coal globally—and China is steering this green revolution, according to a new report by energy think tank Ember.
China’s Clean Energy Supercharge
The numbers are mind-blowing: In early 2025, China’s wind and solar capacity surpassed its coal power for the first time. The country alone contributed 55% of global solar growth and a jaw-dropping 82% of wind energy expansion worldwide in the first half of the year. Talk about a power move! 🔋
Fossil Fuels Take a Backseat
Thanks to this clean energy boom, China met 100% of its new electricity demand with renewables—no coal required. Fossil fuel power generation dropped by 2%, slashing CO2 emissions by 46 million tonnes. That’s like canceling out the annual emissions of 10 million gas-guzzling cars! 🚗💨
A Global Ripple Effect
While countries like the U.S. and EU saw emissions rise, China’s green pivot helped stabilize global CO2 levels. Analysts say this marks a ‘structural decline’ for coal, with renewables now setting the pace. 🌱
Looking ahead, China’s relentless rollout of wind and solar farms is creating a blueprint for the world. As one Ember researcher put it: "This isn’t just a trend—it’s the new rules of the energy game." 🎯
