# Solar outpaces coal for the first time in China: How does Europe compare?

https://mins.news/en/item/40042

- euronews, 2026-09-01 09:40 UTC
- Science
- Original: http://www.euronews.com/2026/09/01/solar-outpaces-coal-for-the-first-time-in-china-how-does-europe-compare

> China has experienced explosive growth in renewable energy installations, while coal’s share of the country’s energy mix has edged down in recent years.

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