China's skyrocketing renewable energy sector has lead to them reaching the goal of less than 50% of power capacity being fossil fuels two years ahead of schedule. Solar power has increased by 33% and wind has increased by 12% in the last year.

Important caveat: this refers to peak generation, which is not often achieved in practice with weather dependent power sources like solar and wind. Actual power consumption was at 28.8% for renewables in 2020, with the current five year plan aiming for 33% by 2025. For comparison, the US is currently at 20%.

Additional sources:
https://www.efchina.org/Blog-en/blog-20220905-en
http://english.scio.gov.cn/m/pressroom/2023-04/24/content_85248656.htm

  • GarfieldYaoi [he/him]
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    1 year ago

    China after their back snaps in half after carrying the human race every day.

    :walter-breakdown: