China's installed power generation capacity up 14%
7 months, 1 week ago

China's installed power generation capacity up 14%

China Daily  

Technicians check solar panels installed on a former coal mining site in Yuxian county, Shanxi province. ZHU XINGXIN/CHINA DAILY BEIJING - China's installed power generation capacity expanded 14 percent year-on-year in the first seven months of this year, data from the National Energy Administration showed on Friday. The country's total installed power generation capacity reached approximately 3.1 billion kilowatts by the end of July, the data showed. In breakdown, solar power's cumulative power generation capacity increased by 49.8 percent to 740 million kilowatts, while wind power rose 19.8 percent year-on-year. China's investment in power grid projects reached 294.7 billion yuan during the first seven months, up 19.2 percent year-on-year.

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Yangjiang scales up green energy plans
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Yangjiang scales up green energy plans

China Daily  

Yangjiang, Guangdong's largest energy city, is striving to become a "green energy capital" with international influence, driving the green transformation of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. "Yangjiang generated more than 90 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity last year, providing 79 percent of its power to the Greater Bay Area, making it a stable energy supply base closest to the region," …

China meets multiple targets for 14th Five-Year Plan ahead of schedule
3 weeks, 1 day ago

China meets multiple targets for 14th Five-Year Plan ahead of schedule

China Daily  

The skyline of Beijing. Basic old-age insurance coverage reaches 95 percent The Outline of the 14th Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development points out that the multi-tiered social security system will be improved, with basic old-age insurance covering 95 percent of the population. During the 14th Five-Year Plan period, China has made efforts to improve water quality, including …

New coal power plant projects in China hit the highest level in nearly 10 years, report says
1 month, 2 weeks ago

New coal power plant projects in China hit the highest level in nearly 10 years, report says

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China’s power industry began construction on nearly 100 gigawatts of new coal plant capacity last year, the most in nearly a decade, a report from two clean-energy groups said Thursday. Construction began on 94.5 gigawatts of coal power plant capacity in 2024, more than in any year since 2015, according to a worldwide database of coal plants maintained …

New coal power plant projects in China hit the highest level in nearly 10 years, report says
1 month, 2 weeks ago

New coal power plant projects in China hit the highest level in nearly 10 years, report says

CNN  

Beijing AP — China’s power industry began construction on nearly 100 gigawatts of new coal plant capacity last year, the most in nearly a decade, a report from two clean-energy groups said Thursday. Construction began on 94.5 gigawatts of coal power plant capacity in 2024, more than in any year since 2015, according to a worldwide database of coal plants …

China built out record amount of wind and solar power in 2024
2 months ago

China built out record amount of wind and solar power in 2024

Associated Press  

China raced ahead building renewable energy last year, installing more wind and solar power than ever before and continuing to leave all other countries in the dust. The nation put up 357 gigawatts of solar and wind, a 45% and 18% increase, respectively, over what was operating at the end of 2023, according to China’s National Energy Administration. Given the …

Shandong drives green energy forward
2 months, 1 week ago

Shandong drives green energy forward

China Daily  

Residents of a community in Weihai, Shandong province, are experiencing a warmer, more comfortable winter this year thanks to the introduction of nuclear-powered heating, a key step in the province's efforts to promote green energy transformation. She said the indoor temperature remains at a comfortable 23 C. The innovative system replaces traditional coal-based heating with energy sourced exclusively from the …

Shandong drives green energy forward
2 months, 1 week ago

Shandong drives green energy forward

China Daily  

Residents of a community in Weihai, Shandong province, are experiencing a warmer, more comfortable winter this year thanks to the introduction of nuclear-powered heating, a key step in the province's efforts to promote green energy transformation. She said the indoor temperature remains at a comfortable 23 C. The innovative system replaces traditional coal-based heating with energy sourced exclusively from the …

CHN Energy reports record year for renewable capacity
2 months, 2 weeks ago

CHN Energy reports record year for renewable capacity

China Daily  

By Zheng Xin | China Daily | Updated: 2025-01-18 09:47 Workers install solar panels in rural Yinchuan, Ningxia Hui autonomous region. YUAN HONGYAN/FOR CHINA DAILY CHN Energy Investment Group is on track to step up investment in renewable energy and clean utilization of coal this year, after the group's renewable energy installed capacity hit a record high in 2024. Last …

Shanghai records 6.68b kWh in green power trading for 2025
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Shanghai records 6.68b kWh in green power trading for 2025

China Daily  

By Zheng Xin | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2025-01-17 16:51 The State Grid Shanghai Electric Power Company reported a record 6.68 billion kilowatt-hour in green power trading for 2025, a new historical high, as government efforts to expand the sector intensify, the company said on Friday. Among them, the inter-provincial green power trading volume reached 6.07 billion kWh, while the intra-city …

Major progress made toward carbon targets
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Major progress made toward carbon targets

China Daily  

Editor's note: China Daily is publishing a series illustrating the country's efforts to achieve its carbon peak and carbon neutrality goals. WANG LI/FOR CHINA DAILY China made significant progress toward achieving its long-term climate targets in 2024, spearheading the global energy transition at an unprecedented rate of growth around the globe. According to the National Energy Administration, in the first …

Major progress made toward carbon targets
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Major progress made toward carbon targets

China Daily  

Editor's note: China Daily is publishing a series illustrating the country's efforts to achieve its carbon peak and carbon neutrality goals. WANG LI/FOR CHINA DAILY China made significant progress toward achieving its long-term climate targets in 2024, spearheading the global energy transition at an unprecedented rate of growth around the globe. According to the National Energy Administration, in the first …

每日一词 | 抽水蓄能电站 pumped storage hydropower plant
3 months ago

每日一词 | 抽水蓄能电站 pumped storage hydropower plant

China Daily  

2024年12月31日，国家电网宣布，当前世界规模最大的抽水蓄能电站——国家电网河北丰宁抽水蓄能电站全面投产发电。电站总装机规模达360万千瓦，年设计发电量66.12亿千瓦时。 The Fengning pumped storage hydropower plant in north China's Hebei Province, the largest of its kind globally, has commenced full operation, the State Grid Corporation of China said on December 31, 2024. Operated by the State Grid Corporation of China, the facility boasts a total installed capacity of 3.6 million kilowatts and is designed to generate 6.61 billion kilowatt …

每日一词 | 抽水蓄能电站 pumped storage hydropower plant
3 months ago

每日一词 | 抽水蓄能电站 pumped storage hydropower plant

China Daily  

2024年12月31日，国家电网宣布，当前世界规模最大的抽水蓄能电站——国家电网河北丰宁抽水蓄能电站全面投产发电。电站总装机规模达360万千瓦，年设计发电量66.12亿千瓦时。 The Fengning pumped storage hydropower plant in north China's Hebei Province, the largest of its kind globally, has commenced full operation, the State Grid Corporation of China said on December 31, 2024. Operated by the State Grid Corporation of China, the facility boasts a total installed capacity of 3.6 million kilowatts and is designed to generate 6.61 billion kilowatt …

每日一词 | 抽水蓄能电站 pumped storage hydropower plant
3 months ago

每日一词 | 抽水蓄能电站 pumped storage hydropower plant

China Daily  

2024年12月31日，国家电网宣布，当前世界规模最大的抽水蓄能电站——国家电网河北丰宁抽水蓄能电站全面投产发电。电站总装机规模达360万千瓦，年设计发电量66.12亿千瓦时。 The Fengning pumped storage hydropower plant in north China's Hebei Province, the largest of its kind globally, has commenced full operation, the State Grid Corporation of China said on December 31, 2024. Operated by the State Grid Corporation of China, the facility boasts a total installed capacity of 3.6 million kilowatts and is designed to generate 6.61 billion kilowatt …

Greener self-sufficient power grid prioritized
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Greener self-sufficient power grid prioritized

China Daily  

China is set to further enhance its energy self-sufficiency while expanding its renewable energy dominance in the coming years, said the National Energy Administration during a conference in Beijing on Sunday. The country's total power generation capacity stands at around 3.32 billion kilowatts this year, with electricity output reaching 10 trillion kilowatt-hours, up 5.7 percent year-on-year, it said. China continued …

Greener self-sufficient power grid prioritized
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Greener self-sufficient power grid prioritized

China Daily  

Technicians check equipment at a solar power station in the Kazak autonomous county of Aksay, Gansu province, in November. The country's total power generation capacity stands at around 3.32 billion kilowatts this year, with electricity output reaching 10 trillion kilowatt-hours, up 5.7 percent year-on-year, it said. China continued to accelerate construction of large-scale wind and solar power bases in the …

China maintains high utilization rates of wind, solar power
3 months, 2 weeks ago

China maintains high utilization rates of wind, solar power

China Daily  

BEIJING -- China has maintained high utilization rates of wind and solar power, official data showed Sunday, suggesting the world's renewables powerhouse has ensured both speed and quality in its green drive. By the end of 2024, the country's installed wind power capacity reached 510 million kilowatts, while its solar power capacity stood at 840 million kilowatts. In the first …

China maintains high utilization rates of wind, solar power
3 months, 2 weeks ago

China maintains high utilization rates of wind, solar power

China Daily  

BEIJING -- China has maintained high utilization rates of wind and solar power, official data showed Sunday, suggesting the world's renewables powerhouse has ensured both speed and quality in its green drive. By the end of 2024, the country's installed wind power capacity reached 510 million kilowatts, while its solar power capacity stood at 840 million kilowatts. In the first …

China ranks first globally in offshore wind power connected to national grid
4 months, 2 weeks ago

China ranks first globally in offshore wind power connected to national grid

China Daily  

A wind farm generates power for grids in Zhoushan, Zhejiang province. NANNING -- China had built and connected 39.1 million kilowatts of offshore wind power to its national grid by the third quarter of 2024, ranking first globally, according to a conference on offshore wind power industrial chain cooperation. China has formed relatively complete technological and industrial chains of offshore …

China is racing towards a future powered by wind and solar
4 months, 2 weeks ago

China is racing towards a future powered by wind and solar

CNN  

CNN — High above the sand dunes of China’s Kubuqi desert, nearly 200,000 solar panels have been carefully placed in rows to create the outline of a galloping steed. As President-elect Donald Trump is likely to roll back on the US’ role as a global climate leader, experts say China will have to lead the charge. And as the world’s …

China ranks first globally in offshore wind power connected to national grid
4 months, 2 weeks ago

China ranks first globally in offshore wind power connected to national grid

China Daily  

A wind farm generates power for grids in Zhoushan, Zhejiang province. NANNING -- China had built and connected 39.1 million kilowatts of offshore wind power to its national grid by the third quarter of 2024, ranking first globally, according to a conference on offshore wind power industrial chain cooperation. China has formed relatively complete technological and industrial chains of offshore …

China's total nuclear power generation capacity tops world rankings
4 months, 2 weeks ago

China's total nuclear power generation capacity tops world rankings

China Daily  

An image shows the construction site of a nuclear station in Hainan province in August. SHENZHEN -- China's total nuclear power generation capacity, including units in operation, under construction and officially approved, ranks first in the world, according to the China Energy Research Society. China has 58.08 million kilowatts of nuclear power units in operation, and 55.05 million kilowatts officially …

China's total nuclear power generation capacity tops world rankings
4 months, 2 weeks ago

China's total nuclear power generation capacity tops world rankings

China Daily  

SHENZHEN -- China's total nuclear power generation capacity, including units in operation, under construction and officially approved, ranks first in the world, according to the China Energy Research Society. China has 58.08 million kilowatts of nuclear power units in operation, and 55.05 million kilowatts officially approved or under construction, making its total capacity the highest in the world, said CERS …

China's total nuclear power generation capacity tops world rankings
4 months, 2 weeks ago

China's total nuclear power generation capacity tops world rankings

China Daily  

SHENZHEN -- China's total nuclear power generation capacity, including units in operation, under construction and officially approved, ranks first in the world, according to the China Energy Research Society. China has 58.08 million kilowatts of nuclear power units in operation, and 55.05 million kilowatts officially approved or under construction, making its total capacity the highest in the world, said CERS …

China's Energy Storage Sector Booms, with New Energy Storage Capacity Surging to 300 GW by 2030
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4 months, 4 weeks ago

China's Energy Storage Sector Booms, with New Energy Storage Capacity Surging to 300 GW by 2030

China Daily  

China's energy storage sector is experiencing rapid growth, with a 99.6 percent year-on-year growth and 91.3 GW in cumulative installed capacity in 2023. This surge is largely attributable to China's aggressive expansion in renewable energy infrastructure, particularly large-scale wind and photovoltaic power bases.

China's Energy Storage Sector Booms, with New Plants Shifting Focus to Market-Driven Growth
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4 months, 4 weeks ago

China's Energy Storage Sector Booms, with New Plants Shifting Focus to Market-Driven Growth

China Daily  

China's energy storage sector has experienced rapid growth in recent years, with a 99.6 percent year-on-year growth and 91.3 GW in cumulative installed capacity in 2023. This surge is largely attributable to China's aggressive expansion in renewable energy infrastructure, particularly large-scale wind and photovoltaic power bases.

China's Energy Storage Sector Booms, with New Plants Shifting Focus to Market-Driven Growth
Trending News
4 months, 4 weeks ago

China's Energy Storage Sector Booms, with New Plants Shifting Focus to Market-Driven Growth

China Daily  

China's energy storage sector is experiencing rapid growth, with a 99.6 percent year-on-year growth and 91.3 GW in cumulative installed capacity in 2023. This surge is largely attributable to China's aggressive expansion in renewable energy infrastructure, particularly large-scale wind and photovoltaic power bases.

China's Renewable Energy Sector: A Greener Future, a Cleaner Future
4 months, 4 weeks ago

China's Renewable Energy Sector: A Greener Future, a Cleaner Future

China Daily  

China's renewable energy sector has significantly reduced carbon emissions, generating equivalent to 2.46 billion metric tons of carbon emissions reductions both domestically and globally. The country's renewable energy generation reached nearly 3 trillion kilowatt-hours, representing almost one-third of the country's total power consumption, with the installed capacity for wind and solar power accounting for 54.7 percent of the total. The …

China's Renewable Energy Sector: A Greener Future, Reduced Carbon Footprint
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4 months, 4 weeks ago

China's Renewable Energy Sector: A Greener Future, Reduced Carbon Footprint

China Daily  

China's renewable energy sector has significantly reduced carbon emissions, generating equivalent to 2.46 billion metric tons of carbon emissions reductions both domestically and globally. The country's renewable energy generation reached nearly 3 trillion kilowatt-hours, representing almost one-third of the country's total power consumption, with the installed capacity for wind and solar power accounting for 54.7 percent of the total. The …

China reports sharp increase in EV charging facilities
4 months, 4 weeks ago

China reports sharp increase in EV charging facilities

China Daily  

BEIJING -- The number of charging piles for electric vehicles in China reached 11.43 million as of the end of September this year, marking an increase of 49.6 percent from a year ago, latest government data showed. Among them, around 3.33 million were public charging facilities while 8.1 million were private, according National Energy Administration data. Based on a total …

Country's green drive hits major milestone
5 months ago

Country's green drive hits major milestone

China Daily  

By Liu Yukun | China Daily | Updated: 2024-11-01 09:09 Aerial photo taken on Aug 19, 2020 shows wind turbines in Jiucaiping scenic spot in Southwest China's Guizhou province. China achieved a major milestone in renewable energy development with installations of wind and solar power generating units surpassing 1.2 billion kilowatts, six years ahead of schedule, said the National Energy …

Daqing Embraces Green Energy, Stepping Up Oilfield Development
5 months, 1 week ago

Daqing Embraces Green Energy, Stepping Up Oilfield Development

China Daily  

Daqing, a traditional petroleum and petrochemical city in Northeast China's Heilongjiang province, is intensifying efforts to promote low-carbon transformation in response to the country's green targets. The city has completed the construction of new energy power generating units totaling 4.6 million kilowatts in installed capacity, including wind power, photovoltaics, and biomass. The proportion of new energy now exceeded 60 percent …

China's Green Energy Push: A Breakthrough in Wind and Solar Power
5 months, 1 week ago

China's Green Energy Push: A Breakthrough in Wind and Solar Power

China Daily  

China's wind and solar energy installations surpass coal power, marking a significant milestone in the country's transition to renewable energy sources. The installed capacity of wind and photovoltaic reached 1.18 billion kW in June, exceeding the target set for 2030 six years ahead of schedule. By 2060, wind and photovoltaic installed capacity will exceed 5 billion kW, with most power …

China's Green Energy Push: A Wind of Change
5 months, 1 week ago

China's Green Energy Push: A Wind of Change

China Daily  

China's wind and solar energy installations surpass coal power, marking a significant milestone in the country's transition to renewable energy sources. The installed capacity of wind and photovoltaic reached 1.18 billion kW in June, exceeding the target set for 2030 six years ahead of schedule. By 2060, wind and photovoltaic installed capacity will exceed 5 billion kW, with most power …

CHN Energy to Invest Heavily in Green Businesses, Stepping Up Investments in Renewable Energy and Clean Utilization of Coal
5 months, 2 weeks ago

CHN Energy to Invest Heavily in Green Businesses, Stepping Up Investments in Renewable Energy and Clean Utilization of Coal

China Daily  

CHN Energy is planning to ramp up its investments in renewable energy and clean utilization of coal to further support China's economic growth. The company has completed an investment of 153.3 billion yuan so far this year and expects fixed-asset investment in the fourth quarter to be nearly 100 billion yuan, with total fixed-asset investment for the year exceeding 250 …

Energy transition opens new vistas for solar, wind power companies
6 months ago

Energy transition opens new vistas for solar, wind power companies

China Daily  

Technicians check solar panels in Zhoushan, Zhejiang province. BEIJING - Over the past three months, Anhui Huasun Energy Co Ltd has been racing against time to make solar modules for a gigantic photovoltaic project in China's Xinjiang. "The proportion of coal consumption in China's total energy consumption stood at 55.3 percent in 2023, and thus the potential for green and …

Nation's clean energy drive marches forward
6 months ago

Nation's clean energy drive marches forward

China Daily  

Employees install solar panels at a power station in Zhangye, Gansu province, on Sept 7. China's renewable energy capacity surged to 1.27 billion kilowatts by the end of August, accounting for 40.7 percent of the nation's total power generation capacity, amid the country's accelerating efforts to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels and transition toward a greener low-carbon economy, said …

Energy transition opens new vistas for solar, wind power companies
6 months ago

Energy transition opens new vistas for solar, wind power companies

China Daily  

Technicians check solar panels in Zhoushan, Zhejiang province. BEIJING - Over the past three months, Anhui Huasun Energy Co Ltd has been racing against time to make solar modules for a gigantic photovoltaic project in China's Xinjiang. "The proportion of coal consumption in China's total energy consumption stood at 55.3 percent in 2023, and thus the potential for green and …

China's green, low-carbon development nurtures new opportunities: official
6 months ago

China's green, low-carbon development nurtures new opportunities: official

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-09-27 10:47 A wind farm generates power for grids in Zhoushan, Zhejiang province. BEIJING - China's green and low-carbon development features bright spots and nurtures new opportunities, an official with the country's energy administration has said. Wind power and photovoltaics have become major contributors to China's newly added installed capacity and important forces in the country's energy …

The revolution of renewable energy in China
6 months, 1 week ago

The revolution of renewable energy in China

China Daily  

In recent years, China has emerged as a global leader in renewable energy, setting determined goals and accomplishing extraordinary milestones. As the world grapples with the urgent need to shift towards sustainable energy sources, China's efforts in renewable energy serve as a model for other nations. The 13th Five-Year Plan marked a critical turning point in China's renewable energy path …

Coal-rich Shanxi ramps up clean energy capacity
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Coal-rich Shanxi ramps up clean energy capacity

China Daily  

By ZHENG XIN and ZHU XINGXIN Experts and industry insiders gather at the 2024 Taiyuan Energy Low Carbon Development Forum in Shanxi province on Tuesday. ZHU XINGXIN/CHINA DAILY Shanxi, one of China's coal-rich provinces, should step up promoting clean and efficient coal use while expanding renewable energy capacity to ensure long-term stability and development, industry insiders have said. By the …

Coal-rich Shanxi ramps up clean energy capacity
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Coal-rich Shanxi ramps up clean energy capacity

China Daily  

Experts and industry insiders gather at the 2024 Taiyuan Energy Low Carbon Development Forum in Shanxi province on Tuesday. ZHU XINGXIN/CHINA DAILY Shanxi, one of China's coal-rich provinces, should step up promoting clean and efficient coal use while expanding renewable energy capacity to ensure long-term stability and development, industry insiders have said. By the end of 2023, renewable energy accounted …

Coal-rich Shanxi ramps up clean energy capacity
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Coal-rich Shanxi ramps up clean energy capacity

China Daily  

Experts and industry insiders gather at the 2024 Taiyuan Energy Low Carbon Development Forum in Shanxi province on Tuesday. ZHU XINGXIN/CHINA DAILY Shanxi, one of China's coal-rich provinces, should step up promoting clean and efficient coal use while expanding renewable energy capacity to ensure long-term stability and development, industry insiders have said. By the end of 2023, renewable energy accounted …

China to continue with low-carbon reforms, energy regulator says
7 months ago

China to continue with low-carbon reforms, energy regulator says

Hindustan Times  

in paragraph 8) China to continue with low-carbon reforms, energy regulator says BEIJING, - China will keep phasing out fossil fuels and reforming its electricity system, the energy regulator said on Thursday, issuing a white paper long on listing accomplishments but short on new plans for China's energy transition. National Energy Administration head Zhang Jianhua said China would continue to …

White paper claims one quarter of China's energy now comes from clean sources
7 months ago

White paper claims one quarter of China's energy now comes from clean sources

The Hindu  

A quarter of all the energy China consumes now comes from clean sources, according to research published Thursday, as Beijing rapidly pivots its huge economy to a greener footing. A white paper published Thursday said the proportion of "clean energy" in total national consumption rose from 15.5% to 26.4% over the past decade, according to State news agency Xinhua. It …

China makes historic breakthroughs in green energy development: white paper
7 months ago

China makes historic breakthroughs in green energy development: white paper

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-08-29 11:04 Technicians check solar panels in Zhoushan, Zhejiang province. BEIJING - China has made historic breakthroughs in green and low-carbon energy development over the past decade amid its quest for a sustainable future, according to a white paper issued Thursday. Clean energy accounted for 26.4 percent of the country's total energy use in 2023, up from …

China makes historic breakthroughs in green energy development: white paper
7 months ago

China makes historic breakthroughs in green energy development: white paper

China Daily  

Technicians check solar panels in Zhoushan, Zhejiang province. BEIJING - China has made historic breakthroughs in green and low-carbon energy development over the past decade amid its quest for a sustainable future, according to a white paper issued Thursday. Clean energy accounted for 26.4 percent of the country's total energy use in 2023, up from 15.5 percent in 2013, while …

Investments in energy sectors set to increase
7 months ago

Investments in energy sectors set to increase

China Daily  

Employees check a power transmission network in Zhangye, Gansu province. China Southern Power Grid also said it would invest 195.3 billion yuan from 2024 to 2027, including 40.4 billion yuan this year. Improvements in grid and transmission infrastructure will increase the grid's capacity to integrate power generated from new energy sources and support China's carbon goals," Qin said. Investment in …

Investments in energy sectors set to increase
7 months ago

Investments in energy sectors set to increase

China Daily  

Employees check a power transmission network in Zhangye, Gansu province. China Southern Power Grid also said it would invest 195.3 billion yuan from 2024 to 2027, including 40.4 billion yuan this year. Improvements in grid and transmission infrastructure will increase the grid's capacity to integrate power generated from new energy sources and support China's carbon goals," Qin said. Investment in …

New energy targets realized ahead of deadline
7 months, 1 week ago

New energy targets realized ahead of deadline

China Daily  

A vast expanse of solar panels shadows the surface of a semi-desert in Northwest China's Qinghai province, turning it into a photovoltaic park. According to data from the Chinese National Energy Administration, by the end of July 2024, the total installed capacity of power generation nationwide reached 3.1 billion kilowatts. Of this, solar power had an installed capacity of about …

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