TYN(SZ:000591) Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-11-07 17:12Core Insights - In the first half of 2025, China's new installed capacity for wind and solar energy reached a record 264 gigawatts, marking a significant milestone in renewable energy development [4][5][8] - The National Energy Administration (NEA) plans to achieve approximately 600 gigawatts of new capacity for the entire year, aiming for a total installed capacity of 1,680 gigawatts by the end of 2025 [4][5] - The rapid growth in renewable energy capacity is aligned with China's goal of reaching carbon peak by 2030, with wind and solar energy being crucial for this transition [4][7][8] Installed Capacity Growth - In the first half of 2025, solar power added 148 gigawatts, bringing the total solar capacity to 1,270 gigawatts, a 50% increase year-on-year [5] - Wind power saw an addition of 116 gigawatts, resulting in a total capacity of 704 gigawatts, reflecting a 75% year-on-year growth [5] - The combined installed capacity of wind and solar now accounts for 44% of China's total power generation capacity [5] Energy Generation and Consumption - Total electricity generation in the first half of 2025 reached 7,100 terawatt-hours, a 9.3% increase from the previous year [5][7] - Solar energy generation was 1,260 terawatt-hours, while wind energy generation was 1,210 terawatt-hours, together constituting 35% of total electricity generation, up from 28% the previous year [5] - For the first half of 2025, the share of fossil fuel generation dropped to 52%, down from 58% in the previous year, indicating a significant shift towards renewable energy [7] Strategic Implications - The surge in wind and solar capacity is a critical step towards achieving carbon neutrality and reducing reliance on fossil fuels [6][8] - The expansion of the renewable energy sector is supported by advanced solar panel manufacturing processes and a stable supply chain for key raw materials [5] - The NEA emphasizes the importance of improving the efficiency of renewable energy systems and reducing electricity waste to enhance overall energy management [7]