China’s installed photovoltaic capacity surpasses coal for the first time
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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- China’s photovoltaic capacity surpasses coal power for the first time
China’s installed photovoltaic capacity reached 1.286 billion kilowatts by the end of July, overtaking coal-fired power for the first time and becoming the country’s largest power source by installed capacity, the National Energy Administration said Tuesday.
- Solar Surpasses Coal as China’s Top Source of Power Capacity
Solar panels have overtaken coal as China’s largest source of power capacity, marking a key milestone in the country’s green-energy expansion.
