More electricity in China now comes from solar than wind
Electricity generated from wind and solar in China (TWh)
Source: Ember, “Yearly Electricity Data” (accessed June 23, 2026).
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More electricity in China now comes from solar than wind
Electricity generated from wind and solar in China (TWh)
| Year | Chinese solar generation (TWh) | Chinese wind generation (TWh) |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.02 | 0.59 |
| 2001 | 0.03 | 0.72 |
| 2002 | 0.05 | 0.84 |
| 2003 | 0.06 | 1.00 |
| 2004 | 0.08 | 1.28 |
| 2005 | 0.08 | 1.95 |
| 2006 | 0.09 | 3.71 |
| 2007 | 0.11 | 5.48 |
| 2008 | 0.15 | 13.10 |
| 2009 | 0.28 | 27.61 |
| 2010 | 0.70 | 49.40 |
| 2011 | 2.61 | 74.10 |
| 2012 | 3.59 | 103.05 |
| 2013 | 8.37 | 138.26 |
| 2014 | 23.51 | 159.76 |
| 2015 | 39.48 | 185.59 |
| 2016 | 66.53 | 240.86 |
| 2017 | 117.80 | 304.60 |
| 2018 | 176.90 | 365.80 |
| 2019 | 224.00 | 405.30 |
| 2020 | 261.10 | 466.50 |
| 2021 | 327.00 | 655.80 |
| 2022 | 427.27 | 762.67 |
| 2023 | 584.15 | 885.87 |
| 2024 | 839.04 | 997.04 |
| 2025 | 1174.94 | 1135.43 |
Source: Ember, “Yearly Electricity Data” (accessed June 23, 2026).
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