China’s Solar Capacity Surpasses Coal for the First Time

3 September 2026
Solar power has become China’s largest energy source in terms of installed capacity. According to figures released by the National Energy Administration, the country’s photovoltaic capacity reached 1.286 billion kilowatts by the end of July 2026. At the same time, installed coal-fired power capacity stood at 1.285 billion kilowatts. The difference remains marginal, but crossing […]