China's renewable build‑out, new 2026‑2030 plan

Timeline

1. about 17 hours ago

   [BUSINESS] 3 sources

   China reduces coal’s share below 50% as renewables top 40%

   China’s coal share fell below 50% as renewables rose above 40%, driven by record wind‑solar capacity and reduced Gulf hydrocarbon imports, advancing its 2030 clean‑energy goals.

2. 6 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

   China Exceeds Renewable Energy Targets While Nuclear Capacity Lags

   China has far outpaced its wind and solar goals, achieving about 1,842 GW by 2025, while nuclear capacity lags at roughly 62 GW against higher targets, casting doubt on the 110 GW goal for 2030.

3. 10 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 16 sources

   China unveils 2026‑2030 renewable energy plan targeting 1.8 bn tce output

   China’s new 2026‑2030 renewable plan aims for 1.8 bn tce output, 53 % wind‑solar rise, 300 GW peaking capacity and stronger grid reliability, while solar PV installations slipped 66 % in H1 2026.

4. 10 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 3 sources

   China's Power Generation Capacity Tops 40 Billion kW, Cementing Its Green Energy Lead

   China's installed power capacity exceeds 40 billion kW, with renewables over 60 % and policies targeting CO₂ peak by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2060.

5. 11 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 12 sources

   China's Renewable Energy Grid Bottlenecks Slow Green Power Expansion

   China's massive wind‑solar build‑out is hampered by insufficient UHV transmission, causing 10‑17% solar and 4‑9% wind curtailment and keeping coal reliance high.

6. 14 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources

   Hainan Province to Ban Gasoline Cars by 2030

   Hainan province will ban sales of gasoline cars by 2030, targeting 45% NEV fleet share and expanding charging and maritime electrification infrastructure.

7. 15 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 22 sources

   China's Civil Aviation Up 6.4% and Electricity Use Rises 5.3% in First Half of 2026

   China's civil aviation grew 6.4% in H1 2026, handling 380 million passengers and expanding routes, while electricity use rose 5.3% driven by data‑center, EV‑charging and high‑tech manufacturing.

8. 16 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources

   Hainan Province to Ban New Gasoline Car Sales by 2030

   Hainan will ban sales of new gasoline cars from 2030, targeting 45% new‑energy vehicles, tighter charging ratios, and higher renewable power, becoming China’s first province with such a timetable.

9. 16 days ago

   [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources

   World electricity demand reaches historic high in 2025 as electrification surges

   In 2025 global electricity demand hit a record, growing 3% and fully supplied by low‑carbon sources; China led demand growth, the US saw the biggest emissions rise, and oil production shifted toward the US.

10. 17 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    China's Wind and Solar Output Stymied by Inflexible Coal Grid

    China’s renewable capacity rose to 60% of installed power, but inflexible coal‑linked grid limited wind and solar output, wasting up to 170 TWh—enough to exceed France’s total generation.

11. 18 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources

    China’s trade surge and record electricity use amid slowing growth

    China set a July electricity‑use record, saw exports surge 27 % in June on AI chip demand, yet GDP slowed to 4.3 % as consumer spending and property woes persisted.

12. 19 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 9 sources

    Hainan Province to Ban New Petrol Car Sales by 2030

    Hainan will ban sales of new petrol cars from 2030, aiming to lift EV share to 45% and set a precedent for China’s decarbonisation push.

13. 19 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 6 sources

    Philippines Becomes China's Largest Overseas Solar Panel Market

    The Philippines became China's top overseas solar‑panel market in 2026, with imports up over 100 % YoY and spending exceeding $500 million, driven by high local electricity prices and Chinese firms like Jinko S

14. 20 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    China Sets 2030 Climate Targets and Accelerates Electric Vehicle Expansion

    China's 2030 climate plan cuts CO2 intensity by 17%, raises non‑fossil energy to 25%, expands renewable capacity, and targets 30% new‑energy vehicles in the fleet, demanding 50‑80 million EVs and extensive zero

15. 21 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    China expands green living in Shenzhen and pushes renewable use in industry

    Shenzhen promotes green living through convenient transit and a carbon‑points scheme, while China’s climate plan pushes deeper renewable integration in industry and data centres to meet its 2030 emissions‑peak.

16. 21 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    China's electricity demand hits record as heat wave and industry surge, new climate plan unveiled

    China set a record electricity demand amid heat and industrial growth while unveiling a climate plan targeting a 2030 emissions peak, 30% electric vehicles and 25% non‑fossil energy.

17. 23 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources

    China pushes electric vehicle rollout to balance growth and climate goals

    China’s rapid EV rollout, spurred by subsidies and traffic bans on fossil‑fuel cars, aims to keep the economy growing while cutting emissions. Over half of new car sales are electric, improving urban airquality

18. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    China Accelerates Green Low‑Carbon Transformation

    China is deepening its green low‑carbon transition, cutting pollution, expanding renewables and carbon markets, and boosting eco‑industry to drive high‑quality growth.

19. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 6 sources

    China aims for 50% clean electricity by 2030 as Italy calls for more renewable incentives

    China targets 50% clean electricity by 2030, while an Italian poll shows strong public demand for greater renewable incentives and streamlined approvals.

20. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    China forecasts 600 billion kWh annual electricity rise while keeping coal in its 2026‑2030 plan

    China projects a yearly addition of 600 billion kWh of electricity through 2030 and its new five‑year plan will keep coal vital for grid stability while expanding renewables toward its 2030 CO₂ peak and 2060‑by

21. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources

    China's installed power capacity exceeds 4 billion kW

    China’s electricity capacity hit 4.01 billion kW in May 2026, with renewables at 60.5 % and coal at 31.7 %, outpacing the US, EU, India, Japan and Russia combined.

22. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    China’s Growing Influence Shapes Global Climate Policy

    China has become a central player in global climate policy, leading in clean‑energy manufacturing, emissions‑trading and early renewable‑energy targets, reshaping worldwide environmental standards.

23. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 13 sources

    Global Solar Market Faces First Annual Contraction Since 2006

    The 2025 solar market added a record 664 GW, taking global capacity beyond 3 TW, but China’s upcoming 24 % cut will cause the first annual contraction since 2006; Germany moved to the fourth‑largest installer.

24. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    China's EV Expansion Cuts Air Pollution, Saving Over 260,000 Lives

    China's EV surge cut air pollution, averting 260‑340 000 premature deaths, while global EV sales stalled in 2026; US sales fell 25 % after tax‑credit loss, China slowed domestically but boosted exports, and EU‑

25. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    China's Solar Expansion Slows in 2026 After Record 2025

    China added 315 GW of solar capacity in 2025, but new installations fell sharply in 2026 as the country shifts from fixed‑tariff subsidies to market‑based pricing, dampening financing and slowing growth, while

26. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    China’s Renewable Power Covers All New 2025 Demand, Fuels EV Surge

    In 2025 China’s renewables met all new electricity demand and its automakers sold over 13 million EVs, accounting for 55% of global EV sales.

27. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    China's renewable surge meets 2025 power demand as coal output climbs

    China's renewables hit a record 2,340 GW in 2025, fully covering added power demand, while coal output rose again in early 2026, tempering emissions gains.

28. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Nuclear Power Gains Global Momentum as Japan, China and US Expand Reactors

    Japan, China and the US are expanding nuclear capacity, with Japan planning 14 new reactors, China adding seven this year, and US hybrid projects underway; Germany admits its nuclear phase‑out was a mistake, as

29. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    China doubles nuclear capacity, poised to overtake U.S. by 2030

    China’s nuclear capacity has doubled to 60 GW and aims for 110 GW by 2030, outpacing the U.S., which added only three reactors since 1996, raising strategic and energy‑security concerns.

30. 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    China Surpasses United States in Renewable Energy Development

    China’s aggressive renewable investments have left the United States trailing in clean‑energy capacity, with China targeting major carbon‑intensity cuts by 2030 while the U.S. stays focused on fossil fuels.

31. 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources

    China's Renewable Surge Positions It as Global Energy Powerhouse

    China now supplies most new renewable capacity worldwide, adding over 500 GW in 2025, while unclear CO₂ accounting raises doubts about its climate claims.