China has made a significant change in its energy sources. As of July 2026, solar power has become the largest source of electricity in the country, surpassing coal. Solar energy now makes up 31.5% of all the electricity that China can generate, with a total capacity of 1,286 gigawatts (GW). This shift highlights China's rapid growth in renewable energy use.
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