Tuesday, September 17, 2024

China Building Twice the Amount of Wind and Solar Power as Rest of the World Combined

China is moving quickly to develop more renewable energy sources like wind and solar power. They have plans to build 339 gigawatts (GW) of these clean energy sources, which is almost twice as much as what the rest of the world plans to build combined.

Their goals include installing 180 GW of large solar power systems and 15 GW of wind power projects. By the end of 2024, China wants to have a total of 1,200 GW of renewable energy capacity installed. This is a big step forward for their renewable energy infrastructure.

However, China still faces challenges as it tries to use more renewable energy while still relying heavily on coal. They are also concerned about having enough energy to meet their needs. To solve these issues, China needs better ways to store energy and make their power grid more flexible. These improvements are important for balancing the growing demand for renewable energy and making sure that everyone has a steady and reliable supply of power.

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