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China now has more solar than coal to fuel its electric car boom
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China has surpassed coal with solar energy as its leading electricity source, coinciding with a surge in electric vehicle adoption. The shift reflects the country's push to meet rising energy demands while addressing climate concerns amid global energy price volatility.
WHY IT MATTERS
This marks a pivotal moment in China's energy transition, directly linking renewable energy growth to the expansion of its electric vehicle industry.
China, the worldโs largest electricity market, now has more installed electricity generation capacity from solar than from coal plants. The news comes at just the right time โ as Chinaโs EV sales boom, as global energy prices spike, and as climate change continues to ravage the Earth. moreโฆ
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