China, the world’s largest energy consumer, is making rapid strides in its transition to a low-carbon economy. In a bid to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels and mitigate the impact of climate change, the country is installing the equivalent of 5 nuclear power stations’ worth of wind and solar capacity every week. This remarkable feat is being hailed as a major milestone in China’s renewable energy revolution.
According to the National Energy Administration (NEA), China added 53.2 gigawatts (GW) of installed wind power capacity in the first half of 2020, a staggering 14.3% increase from the same period last year. This adds up to a total of over 260 GW of wind power capacity, making China the world’s largest wind power producer. The country is also leading the global charge in solar power, with a total installed capacity of over 200 GW.
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