China is leading the charge in renewable energy, maintaining high utilization rates of wind and solar power above 95 percent this year, according to official data released on Sunday by the National Energy Administration. This achievement underscores the country’s commitment to its green development goals, ensuring both speed and quality in its transition to sustainable energy sources.
By the end of 2024, China’s installed wind power capacity reached an impressive 510 million kilowatts, while solar power capacity soared to 840 million kilowatts. In just the first seven months of 2024, wind and solar power generation totaled a staggering 1.05 trillion kilowatt-hours, accounting for roughly 20 percent of the nation’s total electricity generation.
The rapid growth of China’s new energy industry has been nothing short of remarkable. Maintaining a double-digit annual growth rate, the country’s wind power installed capacity has grown sixfold since 2013, while solar power capacity has surged more than 180 times. China’s annual new installations now represent over 40 percent of the global total, significantly contributing to world’s green development.
At the national energy work conference held on Sunday, Chinese authorities pledged to further enhance efforts in developing and utilizing wind and solar power. This initiative aims to promote a green and low-carbon transformation across the country. Additionally, China announced plans to deepen international energy cooperation, especially in green energy, and actively participate in global energy governance.
These developments signal China’s dedication to not only meeting its own energy needs sustainably but also contributing to global efforts in combating climate change. As the world’s largest energy consumer, China’s strides in renewable energy are expected to have a profound impact on global energy trends and environmental conservation.
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