China’s renewable energy generation surpasses 40% of total power output for first time in H1 2026

According to CCTV News, the National Energy Administration (NEA) held a press conference on Wednesday, announcing that China’s renewable energy sector saw rapid growth in the first half of 2026, with renewable power generation accounting for more than 40% of total electricity generation for the first time. During the first half of the year, China’s renewable energy generation reached nearly 2 trillion kWh, up about 9% year over year. Combined power generation from wind and solar sources totaled