China building twice as much wind and solar power as rest of world – report
How much solar power is currently under construction in China?
China currently has 180 gigawatts (GW) of utility-scale solar power under construction, as found by research published by Global Energy Monitor (GEM), an NGO. This forms a significant part of China's 339GW of total wind and solar power capacity under construction, which is nearly twice as much as the rest of the world combined.
What is China's total wind and solar power construction capacity?
China's total wind and solar power construction capacity is 339 gigawatts (GW), with 180 GW of utility-scale solar power and 159 GW of wind power under construction3. This figure is nearly twice as much as the rest of the world combined, according to a report by Global Energy Monitor.
How does China's renewable construction compare to the US?
China has nearly twice as much wind and solar power under construction as the rest of the world combined, with 180 GW of utility-scale solar power and 15 GW of wind power. In comparison, the US has 40 GW of wind and solar power under construction. China's rapid renewable energy expansion is driven by strong government support and a desire to pivot its economy towards technology and innovation.