“我们早知道中国正大规模推进风电和太阳能，但还是被震撼到了”

Core Insights - China's rapid growth in renewable energy capacity reflects its commitment to climate change and green development, with over 1000 GW of solar capacity, accounting for half of the global total [1][3][4] - In the first five months of this year, China added 198 GW of solar and 46 GW of wind capacity, enough to meet the electricity needs of countries like Indonesia or Turkey [1][3] - The installation rate is astonishing, with 93 GW of solar capacity added in May alone, equivalent to nearly 100 solar panels installed every second [1][3] Renewable Energy Capacity - As of May 2023, China's total installed power generation capacity reached 3.61 billion kW, a year-on-year increase of 18.8% [3] - The solar photovoltaic capacity has surpassed 1 billion kW, reaching 1.08 billion kW, which is equivalent to the total capacity of approximately 48 Three Gorges Dams [4][5] - The annual output from over 1 billion kW of solar capacity can generate 1.2 trillion kWh of clean energy, replacing 152 million tons of standard coal [5] Wind Energy Growth - Wind power generation accounted for over 12% of China's total electricity generation, with cumulative installed wind capacity reaching 15.5% of the total [7] - In the first four months of this year, wind power generation reached 381.43 billion kWh, representing 12.78% of the total power generation [7] - The rapid growth in wind power capacity is expected to lead to decreasing costs for wind energy [7] Global Context and Comparisons - The data highlights China's significant advancements in renewable energy compared to the U.S., especially in light of past political tensions regarding climate agreements [7][8] - China's investment in clean energy is projected to surpass that of the U.S., EU, and UK combined by 2024, indicating a strong competitive edge in the global clean energy market [8]