NEA: China's solar capacity overtakes coal for first time

China's installed solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity surpassed coal-fired power capacity for the first time at the end of July, marking a major milestone in the country's renewable energy expansion. However, coal continues to dominate electricity generation and remains essential for meeting peak power demand, Mysteel Global notes.

PV capacity reached 1.286 billion kW by the end of July, slightly exceeding coal-fired power capacity of 1.285 billion kW, state media Xinhua News Agency reported on September 1, citing the National Energy Administration (NEA). Of the total PV capacity, centralized solar accounted for 704 million kW, while distributed PV