Current Progress: By the end of 2024, China had 1.45 terawatts (TW) of renewable energy capacity online, with projections to quintuple this by 2050. In 2024, renewables accounted for 31% of China's electricity generation, with solar expected to overtake coal as the leading energy source by 2026.
While China is a global leader in renewable energy deployment, with record-breaking solar and wind installations, a fully renewable energy system would require significant advancements in grid infrastructure, energy storage, and policy reforms to phase out fossil fuels entirely. Based on current projections, achieving 100% renewable energy is unlikely before 2060, and no official target explicitly states this goal
"Key Insight: China generates more than double the electricity of the U.S., driven by its larger population (1.4 billion vs. 332 million) and rapid industrialization. The U.S. has sufficient electricity for its needs, while China continues to expand to meet growing demand."
They've made great progress but they have a way to go yet. The US is definitely lagging in transition to renewable, but this is a state effort and at this time most states are unable to afford it.
Honestly, we're in a lot better position in many states than I expected by now.
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