# China’s installed photovoltaic capacity surpasses coal for the first time

https://mins.news/en/item/39929

- China News Service, 2026-09-01 07:26 UTC
- Economy
- Original: http://www.ecns.cn/cns-wire/2026-09-01/detail-ihfiwhfw6698290.shtml

> China’s photovoltaic capacity reached 1.286 billion kilowatts by the end of July, edging past coal-fired power at 1.285 billion kilowatts and becoming the country’s largest power source by installed capacity, the National Energy Administration said. Solar generation rose 15.5% in the first seven months, providing 13% of electricity consumption.

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