Clean Energy is Increasingly Shaping China’s Energy Future
China's electricity system remains heavily dependent on coal, but the country's future energy growth is increasingly being driven by cleaner sources. While coal continues to supply the largest share of power generation, renewable energy and nuclear power are rapidly expanding their role in the world's largest electricity market. Last year, the East Asian country generated approximately 10,575 TWh of electricity, with thermal power contributing more than 6,000TWh. Coal therefore remains the backbone of the power system and is unlikely to be displaced in absolute terms anytime soon. However, the source of new electricity supply is changing. Between 2020 and 2025,…