China's renewable energy revolution is shining brighter than ever! New data from the National Energy Administration (NEA) reveals solar power dominated the country's energy growth in 2025, with installed capacity skyrocketing 35.4% to 1.2 billion kW—enough to power over 100 million homes annually. 🌍💡
Wind energy also hit record highs, climbing 22.9% to 640 million kW. Together, these green giants helped China's total power capacity reach 3.89 billion kW by end-2025, up 16.1% year-on-year. But here's the twist: equipment utilization hours dropped by 312 hours compared to 2024, signaling both grid modernization challenges and massive infrastructure scaling.
🔋 Why it matters: China now operates the world's largest renewable energy system, turbocharging its pledge to peak carbon emissions before 2030. With young professionals and eco-entrepreneurs watching closely, this green sprint could reshape global climate tech investments in 2026.
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