China leads global clean energy by installing more solar capacity than rest of world combined
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Updated · DW (English) · Apr 26
China leads global clean energy by installing more solar capacity than rest of world combined
12 articles · Updated · DW (English) · Apr 26
In the first half of 2025, China installed more solar capacity than all other countries together and now controls about 80% of the global photovoltaics supply chain.
China's share of global wind turbine production has surged to 72%, with eight of the top ten manufacturers being Chinese, and green technology exports quadrupled between 2020 and 2025.
While the US focuses on fossil fuel dominance, China’s clean energy sector now drives over one third of its GDP growth, positioning it as a key player in the global energy transition.
Is the US push for fossil fuels actually helping China win the global green energy race?
Can China power a green revolution for the world while still running on coal at home?
Who will rule the future: nations with oil and gas, or those with solar and battery tech?
Is China's green tech outreach to developing nations a helping hand or a power play?
How can the US build a green future when its supply chains are controlled by a rival?
Will the massive energy needs of AI save the fossil fuel industry or supercharge renewables?