China’s Power Generation Expands as Renewables Gain Share
Electricity generation rose 2.2% in 2025, as thermal output declined for the first time in a decade, with strong gains in solar and wind.
Electricity generation rose 2.2% in 2025, as thermal output declined for the first time in a decade, with strong gains in solar and wind.
Over the last decade, Chinese firms surged into the global mining elite, now accounting for 2 of the top 5.
Shenhua’s scale underscores China’s continued dependence on coal, while Zijin’s rise anchors China’s position in the global energy transition.
India’s imports have grown prodigiously since 2000, reflecting the transformation of the country’s economy.
China is the world’s largest consumer of energy and runs large trade deficits for primary fuels, especially crude oil and petroleum gases.
The future of energy is clean and electric, with record investment of USD 2.2 trillion in clean energy in 2025, led by China.