A recent study highlights significant issues with China's renewable energy production capabilities, particularly concerning wind and solar energy.
● Despite having substantial renewable energy capacity, the actual output of wind and solar power in China is insufficient due to poor grid management.
● A study from the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) indicates that wasted renewable energy could have powered France.
● In the first quarter of 2026, renewable energy constituted 60.4% of installed capacity, but only contributed to 37% of power generation.
● A notable increase in electricity demand (5.2% year-on-year) could have been met by the surge in solar and wind capacity, which was enough to exceed France's total power generation.
● However, actual clean power generation only rose by 60 TWh, with very little growth in wind energy despite increased capacity.
● Inflexible management of coal power and a lack of incentive to adjust output limits the effectiveness of renewable energy sources.
China's renewable energy potential is not being fully realized due to outdated energy management practices. This raises questions about future strategies for integrating renewables effectively into the energy grid.
https://www.masterresource.org/china-international/china-wind-solar-output-lags-capacity/
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