China completed a record 3.5 trillion yuan ($502.31 billion) investment in major energy projects in 2025, marking an 11% annual increase as the country accelerates its shift toward sustainable power sources, according to National Energy Administration (NEA) data released this week.
Onshore wind power projects saw investment spike by nearly 50% compared to 2024 levels, while funding for emerging technologies like hydrogen energy and advanced energy storage systems doubled year-on-year. Private enterprises drove much of this growth, with their contributions exceeding the national average by 2 percentage points at 12.9%.
"The 2025 figures demonstrate our strategic focus on building a modern energy system," said NEA official Xing Yiteng. "In 2026, we'll enhance policy support to resolve implementation challenges and maintain market momentum."
This investment surge aligns with China's broader climate commitments and positions renewable energy as a key economic driver. Analysts suggest the private sector's growing role signals increasing commercial viability of green technologies across Asia's largest economy.
