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China's Green Rush Risks Wasted Power
21 Jul
Summary
- China's wind and solar construction continues globally unmatched.
- Significant solar and wind capacity is under construction currently.
- Growing risk of energy waste from massive renewable projects.
China is leading the world in the construction of utility-scale wind and solar power plants. In June 2026, the nation had approximately 262 gigawatts of solar capacity and 251 gigawatts of wind capacity in various stages of construction.
This significant pipeline of renewable energy projects continues to outpace global development. However, there is a growing risk that a portion of the power generated by these new facilities may go to waste.
The rapid expansion highlights China's ambitious energy goals but also introduces challenges in grid integration and management to prevent energy curtailment.
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