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Electricity and Gas Utilities in China
240 verified figures for China, covering 57 indicators from 6 primary sources. Every figure links to the report it came from.
China compared
| Measure | China | World | Highest country |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renewable share of electricity generation | 37%China · 2025 | 33%World · 2025 | 100%Bhutan · 2024 |
| Wind power share of electricity mix | 10.7%China · 2025 | 9.5%World · 2025 | 58.7%Denmark · 2025 |
| Solar share of electricity generation | 11.1%China · 2025 | — | 39.4%Palestine · 2024 |
| New wind power capacity installed | 120.5 gigawattsChina · 2025 | 165 gigawattsWorld · 2025 | China is highest |
| Electricity demand growth | 7%China · 2024 | 3%World · 2025 | China is highest |
| Wind turbines installed | 18,291China · 2025 | 28,395World · 2025 | China is highest |
The short version
Key takeaways
Market size and output 1
- IEA projects carbon intensity of electricity generation in China at 505 gCO2/kWh in 2026. IEA ↗ T1 Official
Growth and change 1
- Electricity demand growth in China was 7% in 2024 (IEA). IEA ↗ T1 Official
Capacity and infrastructure 8
- Wind turbine capacity commissioned in China was 120 GW in 2025 (GWEC). GWEC ↗ T2 Official
- Chinese wind turbine capacity installed outside China was 9,319 MW in 2025 (GWEC). GWEC ↗ T2 Official
- Pumped storage capacity commissioned in China was about 7,500 MW in 2025 (IHA). IHA ↗ T2 Official
- Wind turbine capacity installed in China was more than 130 GW in 2025 (GWEC). GWEC ↗ T2 Official
- Hydropower capacity under construction in China was more than 300 GW as of 24 June 2026 (IHA). IHA ↗ T2 Official
- New wind power capacity installed in China was 120.5 gigawatts in 2025 (GWEC). GWEC ↗ T2 Official
- Pumped storage capacity under construction in China was 218 GW as of 24 June 2026 (IHA). IHA ↗ T2 Official
- New hydropower capacity added in China was 14.4 GW in 2024 (IHA). IHA ↗ T2 Official
The complete table
Electricity and Gas Utilities data for China
Every row links to its own page with the full source, verbatim quote and citation.
240 data points across 57 indicators. Each line shows the latest value; open a line for earlier periods and forecasts.
IndicatorPeriodValueSourceType
Carbon intensity of electricity generation+27 more2025526.2 gCO2e/kWhEmberT22025estimate→
Carbon intensity of electricity generation annual decline rate2024–20265%IEAT12026forecast→
China's share of PV manufacturing capacity by 2030203080%IEAT12030forecast→
Chinese OEMs' domestic installation share202593.4%GWECT22025actual→
Chinese suppliers among top 15 global wind turbine suppliers20259GWECT22025actual→
Chinese suppliers' share of Chinese wind turbine market2025100%GWECT22025actual→
Chinese wind turbine capacity installed outside China20259,319 MWGWECT22025actual→
Electricity demand growth+5 more20247%IEAT12024actual→
Electricity generation CO2 emissions annual change rate2025–20261%IEAT12026forecast→
Electricity, heat, gas and water utility total profitsJanuary–July 2026478.4 billion CNYNBS ChinaT12026actual→
Electricity, heat, gas and water utility total profits growth rateJanuary–July 2026-5.8%NBS ChinaT12026actual→
Fossil CO2 emissions+34 more202412,289 million tonnesGCPT12024estimate→
Fossil CO2 emissions per capita+34 more20248.66 tonnes per capitaGCPT12024estimate→
Hydropower capacity under constructionas of 24 Jun 2026300 GWIHAT22026actual→
Liquefied natural gas market price11 Aug 2026 to 20 Aug 20265,572.8 CNY per tonneNBS ChinaT12026actual→
Liquefied natural gas wholesale price21 Aug 2026 to 31 Aug 20265,724.6 CNY per tonneNBS ChinaT12026actual→
Lithium iron phosphate market price+1 more1 Sep 2026 to 10 Sep 202655,800.8 CNY/tonNBS ChinaT12026actual→
Lithium iron phosphate price11 Aug 2026 to 20 Aug 202656,114.5 CNY/tonneNBS ChinaT12026actual→
Lithium iron phosphate price change11 Aug 2026 to 20 Aug 20262,382 CNY/tonneNBS ChinaT12026actual→
Lithium iron phosphate price change (CNY/ton)1 Sep 2026 to 10 Sep 2026-1,104.6 CNY/tonNBS ChinaT12026actual→
Lithium iron phosphate price change (ton)21 Aug 2026 to 31 Aug 2026790.9 CNY per tonneNBS ChinaT12026actual→
Lithium iron phosphate price change rate1 Sep 2026 to 10 Sep 2026-1.9%NBS ChinaT12026actual→
Lithium iron phosphate price growth rate+1 more21 Aug 2026 to 31 Aug 20261.4%NBS ChinaT12026actual→
New wind power capacity installed2025120.5 gigawattsGWECT22025actual→
Polysilicon price+2 more1 Sep 2026 to 10 Sep 202640.9 CNY/kgNBS ChinaT12026actual→
Polysilicon price change+2 more1 Sep 2026 to 10 Sep 20260.4 CNY/kgNBS ChinaT12026actual→
Polysilicon price growth rate+2 more1 Sep 2026 to 10 Sep 20261%NBS ChinaT12026actual→
Producer price index for electricity and heat power production and supply year-on-year growth rateAugust 2026-3.6%NBS ChinaT12026actual→
Producer price index for gas production and supply year-on-year growth rateAugust 20264.2%NBS ChinaT12026actual→
Pumped storage capacity commissioned20257,500 MWIHAT22025actual→
Pumped storage capacity under constructionas of 24 Jun 2026218 GWIHAT22026actual→
Renewable share of electricity generation+25 more202537%EmberT22025actual→
Share of electricity demand growth202550%IEAT12025forecast→
Share of global new wind and solar PV capacity installed in China2017–204033.3%IEAT12040forecast→
Share of global renewable capacity expansion to 20302024–203060%IEAT12030forecast→
Share of renewable capacity installations2024–203060%IEAT12030forecast→
Share of renewable power capacity203050%IEAT12030forecast→
Solar PV share of electricity generation2025–202710%IEAT12027forecast→
Solar share of electricity generation+25 more202511.1%EmberT22025actual→
Wind power share of electricity mix+25 more202510.7%EmberT22025actual→
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Electricity and Gas Utilities in China by topic
- Electricity and Gas Utilities · 80 records37%Electricity generation in China
- Electricity and Gas Utilities · 36 records12,289 milliontonnesPower sector CO2 emissions in China
- Electricity and Gas Utilities · 29 records526.2gCO2e/kWhCarbon intensity of electricity in China
- Electricity and Gas Utilities · 15 records120.5gigawattsPower capacity additions in China
- Electricity and Gas Utilities · 7 records7%Electricity demand in China
- Electricity and Gas Utilities · 4 records300GWPower generation capacity in China
- Electricity and Gas Utilities · 3 records93.4%Wind turbine installations by manufacturer in China
Primary documents
Sources
| Document | Publisher | Authority tier | Accessed | Locator | Data points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Carbon Project fossil CO2 emissions dataset (2025v15) Dataset | GCP | T1 Official | 2 Oct 2026 | GCB2025v15_MtCO2_flat: {"ISO 3166-1 alpha-3":"CHN","Year":"2024"}; GCB2025v15_MtCO2_flat: {"ISO 3166-1 alpha-3":"CHN","Year":"2023"}; GCB2025v15_MtCO2_flat: {"ISO 3166-1 alpha-3":"CHN","Year":"2022"} | 35 |
| Global Carbon Project fossil CO2 emissions dataset (2025v15) Dataset | GCP | T1 Official | 2 Oct 2026 | GCB2025v15_MtCO2_flat: {"ISO 3166-1 alpha-3":"CHN","Year":"2024"}; GCB2025v15_MtCO2_flat: {"ISO 3166-1 alpha-3":"CHN","Year":"2023"}; GCB2025v15_MtCO2_flat: {"ISO 3166-1 alpha-3":"CHN","Year":"2022"} | 35 |
| Emissions: Power generation CO2 emissions are plateauing – Electricity Mid-Year Update 2025 Report | IEA | T1 Official | 15 Sep 2026 | Emissions: Power generation CO2 emissions are plateauing | 4 |
| Executive summary – Renewables 2024 Report | IEA | T1 Official | 16 Sep 2026 | Solar PV and wind manufacturing race continues, but dynamics are changing; 2030 forecast has two main drivers: solar PV and China | 2 |
| Renewables 2019 Report | IEA | T1 Official | 16 Sep 2026 | Solar PV drives strong rebound in renewable capacity additions | 1 |
| Executive summary – Electricity Mid-Year Update 2025 Report | IEA | T1 Official | 15 Sep 2026 | Global electricity demand on course to expand robustly in 2025 and 2026 despite economic headwinds | 4 |
| Global electricity demand growth set to accelerate as power systems adjust to recent shocks Press release | IEA | T1 Official | 15 Sep 2026 | Industry, electric vehicles, air conditioning and data centres continue to spur robust increases in electricity use around the world | 1 |
| Growth in global electricity demand is set to accelerate in the coming years as power-hungry sectors expand Press release | IEA | T1 Official | 15 Sep 2026 | Growth in global electricity demand is set to accelerate in the coming years as power-hungry sectors expand - News - IEA | 2 |
| Electricity Market Report Report | IEA | T1 Official | 15 Sep 2026 | About this report | 3 |
| Executive Summary – World Energy Outlook 2024 Report | IEA | T1 Official | 16 Sep 2026 | How fast will clean energy transitions unfold? | 1 |
| World Energy Outlook 2017 Report | IEA | T1 Official | 16 Sep 2026 | When China changes, everything changes | 1 |
| Market Report Series: Renewables 2017 Report | IEA | T1 Official | 16 Sep 2026 | China is the undisputed renewable growth leader; Renewables accounted for almost two-thirds of net new power capacity | 4 |
| Renewables 2020 Report | IEA | T1 Official | 16 Sep 2026 | Increasing policy certainty in key markets could significantly boost renewables deployment; Renewable power additions defy Covid to set new record | 2 |
| Massive global growth of renewables to 2030 is set to match entire power capacity of major economies today, moving world closer to tripling goal Press release | IEA | T1 Official | 16 Sep 2026 | China renewable capacity paragraph | 3 |
| Profits of Industrial Enterprises above the Designated Size from January to July in 2026 Press release | NBS China | T1 Official | 15 Sep 2026 | Profits of Industrial Enterprises above the Designated Size from January to July in 2026 | 2 |
| Market Prices of Important Means of Production in Circulation, August 11-20, 2026 Press release | NBS China | T1 Official | 15 Sep 2026 | Market Prices of Important Means of Production in Circulation (August 11-20, 2026); Market Prices of Important Means of Production in Circulation (August 11-20, 2026) — III. Chemical Products; Market Prices of Important Means of Production in Circulation (August 11-20, 2026) — VI. Non-metallic Mineral Products | 7 |
| Market Prices of Important Means of Production in Circulation, August 21-31, 2026 Press release | NBS China | T1 Official | 15 Sep 2026 | Market Prices of Important Means of Production in Circulation (August 21-31, 2026) | 7 |
| Market Prices of Important Means of Production in Circulation, September 1-10, 2026 Press release | NBS China | T1 Official | 15 Sep 2026 | Market Prices of Important Means of Production in Circulation (September 1-10, 2026) — III. Chemical Products; Market Prices of Important Means of Production in Circulation (September 1-10, 2026) — VI. Non-metallic Mineral Products | 6 |
| Industrial Producer Price Indexes in August 2026 Press release | NBS China | T1 Official | 15 Sep 2026 | Industrial Producer Price Indexes in August 2026 | 2 |
| Ember Yearly Electricity Data (CO2 intensity) Dataset | Ember | T2 Official | 3 Oct 2026 | yearly_full_release: {"Category":"Power sector emissions","ISO 3 code":"CHN","Subcategory":"CO2 intensity","Unit":"gCO2/kWh","Variable":"CO2 intensity","Year":"2025"}; yearly_full_release: {"Category":"Power sector emissions","ISO 3 code":"CHN","Subcategory":"CO2 intensity","Unit":"gCO2/kWh","Variable":"CO2 intensity","Year":"2024"}; yearly_full_release: {"Category":"Power sector emissions","ISO 3 code":"CHN","Subcategory":"CO2 intensity","Unit":"gCO2/kWh","Variable":"CO2 intensity","Year":"2023"} | 26 |
| Ember Yearly Electricity Data (Renewable electricity share) Dataset | Ember | T2 Official | 2 Oct 2026 | yearly_full_release: {"Category":"Electricity generation","ISO 3 code":"CHN","Subcategory":"Aggregate fuel","Unit":"%","Variable":"Renewables","Year":"2025"}; yearly_full_release: {"Category":"Electricity generation","ISO 3 code":"CHN","Subcategory":"Aggregate fuel","Unit":"%","Variable":"Renewables","Year":"2024"}; yearly_full_release: {"Category":"Electricity generation","ISO 3 code":"CHN","Subcategory":"Aggregate fuel","Unit":"%","Variable":"Renewables","Year":"2023"} | 26 |
| Ember Yearly Electricity Data (Solar share) Dataset | Ember | T2 Official | 3 Oct 2026 | yearly_full_release: {"Category":"Electricity generation","ISO 3 code":"CHN","Subcategory":"Fuel","Unit":"%","Variable":"Solar","Year":"2025"}; yearly_full_release: {"Category":"Electricity generation","ISO 3 code":"CHN","Subcategory":"Fuel","Unit":"%","Variable":"Solar","Year":"2024"}; yearly_full_release: {"Category":"Electricity generation","ISO 3 code":"CHN","Subcategory":"Fuel","Unit":"%","Variable":"Solar","Year":"2023"} | 26 |
| Ember Yearly Electricity Data (Wind share) Dataset | Ember | T2 Official | 3 Oct 2026 | yearly_full_release: {"Category":"Electricity generation","ISO 3 code":"CHN","Subcategory":"Fuel","Unit":"%","Variable":"Wind","Year":"2025"}; yearly_full_release: {"Category":"Electricity generation","ISO 3 code":"CHN","Subcategory":"Fuel","Unit":"%","Variable":"Wind","Year":"2024"}; yearly_full_release: {"Category":"Electricity generation","ISO 3 code":"CHN","Subcategory":"Fuel","Unit":"%","Variable":"Wind","Year":"2023"} | 26 |
| GWEC records sharp rise in wind turbine installations, as five OEMs exceed 100 GW Press release | GWEC | T2 Official | 16 Sep 2026 | China market | 7 |
| Global Wind Day 2026: Fast Facts about Wind Press release | GWEC | T2 Official | 16 Sep 2026 | 2. We've Seen Record Growth in Recent Years | 1 |
| World Hydropower Outlook launches The year of the ‘water battery’ Press release | IHA | T2 Official | 16 Sep 2026 | China strengthens its role as the global leader | 2 |
| World Hydropower Outlook 2025: Global Growth, Trends & Net Zero Progress 2025 World Hydropower Outlook Press release | IHA | T2 Official | 16 Sep 2026 | China Powers Expansion | 2 |
| The International Hydropower Association (IHA) CEO Eddie Rich has written the following letter on behalf of IHA European members to President Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission Press release | IHA | T2 Official | 16 Sep 2026 | IHA letter to the European Commission on pumped storage | 1 |
| World Hydropower Outlook 2026: Global Capacity & Data 2026 World Hydropower Outlook Press release | IHA | T2 Official | 16 Sep 2026 | China drives global development | 1 |
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