New Wind and Solar Energy Installations in China Set New Records
Recently published analysis of China’s new energy capacity installation data has revealed that the East Asian nation broke wind and solar installation records in May. According to analysis by Asia Society Policy Institute fellow Lauri Myllyvirta, China installed a record 198 gigawatts (GW) of solar capacity and 46 GW of wind capacity in May 2025, enough to match Turkey’s or India’s power generation. The data highlights China’s commitment to moving away from fossil fuels toward renewable alternatives and reducing its environmental impact. As the second-largest economy and world's manufacturing powerhouse, China emits billions of tons of greenhouse gases annually. To…
