China’s 1,200 GW Renewable Surge: 357 GW Added in 2024, Emissions Still Rising

China just reached a clean energy milestone that’s changing how the world thinks about power. The country hit its 2030 renewable energy goal six years ahead of schedule. What does this mean? They’re now producing 1,200 gigawatts of clean electricity from the sun and wind – equivalent to building 357 full-size nuclear plants in just one year, according to the source material. The numbers tell an impressive story. In 2024, China built new solar panels and wind turbines at record speed. Looking at the details: they added 277 gigawatts of solar power (a 45.2% increase) and 80 gigawatts of wind … Continue reading China’s 1,200 GW Renewable Surge: 357 GW Added in 2024, Emissions Still Rising