Hey energy nerds 🔋🌞! Big news from the Chinese mainland’s power scene: by the end of September 2025, total installed capacity hit a whopping 3.72 billion kW, up 17.5% from last year, according to the National Energy Administration (NEA).
Solar is flexing its muscles: it jumped 45.7% year on year, reaching 1.13 billion kW! Think sun-powered everything – from your smartphone charger to city grids, solar is leveling up big time ☀️💪.
Wind power’s riding the breeze, too. The mainland’s wind farms now total nearly 582 million kW, a 21.3% boost compared to 2024. Talk about catching the wind of change 🌬️🌍.
Money moves matter: in the first nine months of 2025, major power players poured 598.7 billion yuan (around $84.4B) into generation projects, a slight 0.6% rise. Grid upgrades got 437.8 billion yuan, jumping 9.9%. That’s like leveling up infrastructure in a massive multiplayer game 🎮🔌.
What’s next? These numbers show the Chinese mainland’s green energy rush is real – and it’s reshaping markets, investments, and the future of power. Stay tuned for more eco-powered adventures! 🌱✨
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China's installed power generation capacity rises 17.5 percent
cgtn.com
