October 24, 2023

Solar power dominates China’s energy generation in 2023

China installs 128.94 GW new solar capacity in 2023’s first 9 months, up by 69% YoY.
Q3 added 50.52 GW, 15.78 GW in September, suggesting 170 GW by year-end.
Cumulative solar capacity in China reaches 520 GW by September 2023.
In 9M/2023, China’s PV capacity of 128.94 GW outpaces its total capacity of 226.33 GW.
Thermal power and wind follow with 39.44 GW and 33.48 GW, respectively.