China's solar overtakes coal for first time
Saudi Arabia records a historic shift in the energy sector, as its electricity generation capacity from solar energy surpasses that from coal for the first time in the country. By July 2026, China's total installed solar power capacity reached 1,286 gigawatts, accounting for 31.5% of the country's total electricity generation capacity. This marks a significant change after more than a century of reliance on coal as the primary energy source. This transition reflects China's efforts to strengthen renewable energy sources and move towards a low-emission economy, with expectations that investments in new electric grids will exceed 5 trillion yuan (approximately $744 billion) during the five-year plan from 2026 to 2030.
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