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China Leads the Way in Clean Energy Development

Strategic Insights

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TIANJIN, June 26, 2025 - In a significant step towards reducing carbon emissions, China has showcased its commitment to clean energy at the Summer Davos Forum in Tianjin. The event, themed "Entrepreneurship for a New Era," has highlighted China's rapid development in clean energy and its global influence. With over 1,700 leading figures from more than 90 countries and regions in attendance, the forum has become a platform for discussing clean energy and its prospects.

China has been making remarkable progress in clean energy development, with 86 percent of newly installed power capacity in 2024 coming from renewable energy sources. The share of cumulative installed renewable capacity has risen to a record high of 56 percent of the national total, according to official data. This has made China a global leader in driving both domestic decarbonization and international sustainable development.

Key Takeaways:

  • China has become a global leader in clean energy development, driving both domestic decarbonization and international sustainable development.
  • The country has made significant progress in renewable energy, with 86 percent of newly installed power capacity in 2024 coming from renewable energy sources.
  • The share of cumulative installed renewable capacity has risen to a record high of 56 percent of the national total, according to official data.
  • China's robust industrial foundation is accelerating the growth of green industries, including renewable equipment manufacturing, green transportation, eco-friendly infrastructure, and low-carbon construction.
  • Schneider Electric is collaborating with Chinese partners to develop energy infrastructure projects in Belt and Road Initiative participating countries, facilitating local energy transitions and economic growth.
  • JinkoSolar has expanded its clean energy products to many countries, including the United States, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Chile.
  • The company is committed to globalizing its technological innovations to benefit communities worldwide.

Statistics:

  • 86 percent of newly installed power capacity in China came from renewable energy sources in 2024. (Source: Official data)
  • The share of cumulative installed renewable capacity has risen to a record high of 56 percent of the national total in China. (Source: Official data)
  • The 16th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, or Summer Davos, has attracted over 1,700 leading figures from more than 90 countries and regions. (Source: Xinhua)
  • China aims to peak carbon emissions before 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality before 2060. (Source: Xinhua)
  • Schneider Electric plans to empower China's green industrial upgrade with more innovative technologies and solutions. (Source: Schneider Electric)

Sources:

  • Xinhua: "China Leads the Way in Clean Energy Development"
  • Official data: "Renewable Energy Development in China"
  • Schneider Electric: "Schneider Electric and China: A Strategic Partnership for Green Development"
  • JinkoSolar: "JinkoSolar Expands Clean Energy Products to Global Markets"

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