China’s National Energy Administration (NEA) has unveiled new data regarding renewable capacity in the country, following a monthly meeting for the development and construction of renewable energy (NEA press release, 08/04/2026).
At the end of February 2026, China’s total installed renewable energy capacity reached about 2,381 GW, which now makes up 60.3% of the country’s total power capacity. In January and February 2026, China added nearly 45 GW of new renewable capacity, accounting for 68% of all new power capacity added during this period. Wind and solar power accounted for most of this growth. Together, they have reached a combined capacity of about 1,883 GW, with solar power at 1,232 GW and wind power at 651 GW.
The power generation from renewables was 570.7 TWh, accounting for 34.5% of the total electricity consumption. Wind and solar together produced around 375.6 TWh of electricity in the first two months of 2026, contributing to nearly 23% of China’s total electricity consumption.
According to our data, China’s total capacity grew tenfold between 2000 and 2024, and tripled between 2010 and 2024. The country holds the world’s largest capacity, ranking first in coal, hydro, wind, and solar (Enerdata Global Energy Research).