Electricity and Gas Utilities in China
112 verified figures for China, covering 93 indicators from 4 primary sources. Every figure links to the report it came from.
The short version
Key takeaways
- Chinese suppliers among top 15 global wind turbine suppliers stood at 9 in 2025 (GWEC). GWEC ↗ T2 National
- IEA projects carbon intensity of electricity generation in China at 505 gCO2/kWh in 2026. IEA ↗ T1 Official
- Solar PV and wind capacity target for 2030 in China reached 1,200 billion watts in 2024 (IEA). IEA ↗ T1 Official
- Chinese wind turbine capacity installed outside China reached 9,319 MW in 2025 (GWEC). GWEC ↗ T2 National
- Pumped storage capacity commissioned in China reached 7,500 MW in 2025 (IHA). IHA ↗ T2 National
- Wind turbine capacity commissioned in China reached 120 GW in 2025 (GWEC). GWEC ↗ T2 National
- Wind turbine capacity installed in China reached 130 GW in 2025 (GWEC). GWEC ↗ T2 National
- Hydropower capacity under construction in China reached 300 GW as of 24 June 2026 (IHA). IHA ↗ T2 National
- New wind power capacity installed in China totalled 120.5 gigawatts in 2025 (GWEC). GWEC ↗ T2 National
- Pumped storage capacity under construction in China reached 218 GW as of 24 June 2026 (IHA). IHA ↗ T2 National
The complete table
Electricity and Gas Utilities data for China
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112 data points across 93 indicators. Each line shows the latest value; open a line for earlier periods and forecasts.
IndicatorPeriodValueSourceType
Average daily electricity generationJuly 202630.4 billion kilowatt-hoursNBS ChinaT12026actual→
Carbon intensity of electricity generation +1 more 2024565 gCO2/kWhIEAT12024actual→
Carbon intensity of electricity generation annual decline rate2024–20265%IEAT12026forecast→
China wind turbine market share202567%GWECT22025actual→
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→
Country share of global renewable capacity expansion2019–202440%IEAT12024forecast→
Electricity and heat power utility business revenue growth rateJanuary 20260.6%NBS ChinaT12026actual→
Electricity and heat power utility operating costs growth rateJanuary 20261.9%NBS ChinaT12026actual→
Electricity and heat power utility total profits growth rateJanuary 2026-8%NBS ChinaT12026actual→
Electricity demand growth +9 more 20247%IEAT12024actual→
Electricity generation (kilowatt-hours) (year to date)as of 31 Jul 20265,698.5 billion kilowatt-hoursNBS ChinaT12026actual→
Electricity generation (monthly)July 2026943.9 billion kilowatt-hoursNBS ChinaT12026actual→
Electricity generation CO2 emissions annual change rate2025–20261%IEAT12026forecast→
Electricity generation growth rateJuly 2026-0.1%NBS ChinaT12026actual→
Electricity generation growth rate (year to date)as of 31 Jul 20263%NBS ChinaT12026actual→
Electricity, heat, gas and water production and supply value added growthAugust 20264.9%NBS ChinaT12026actual→
Electricity, heat, gas and water utility asset-liability ratioas of 31 Jul 202660.6%NBS ChinaT12026actual→
Electricity, heat, gas and water utility business revenue growth rateJanuary 20260.9%NBS ChinaT12026actual→
Electricity, heat, gas and water utility operating costs growth rateJanuary 20261.9%NBS ChinaT12026actual→
Electricity, heat, gas and water utility profit rate of business revenueJanuary 20266.51%NBS ChinaT12026actual→
Electricity, heat, gas and water utility total profitsJanuary 2026478.4 billion CNYNBS ChinaT12026actual→
Electricity, heat, gas and water utility total profits growth rateJanuary 2026-5.8%NBS ChinaT12026actual→
Ethanol blending rateas of 1 Jan 201910%IEAT12019actual→
Gas utility business revenue growth rateJanuary 20262.4%NBS ChinaT12026actual→
Gas utility operating costs growth rateJanuary 20262.4%NBS ChinaT12026actual→
Gas utility total profits growth rateJanuary 20269.3%NBS ChinaT12026actual→
Hydropower capacity under constructionas of 24 Jun 2026300 GWIHAT22026actual→
Hydropower generation growth rateJuly 20266.7%NBS ChinaT12026actual→
Hydropower generation growth rate (monthly) +1 more July 20266.7%NBS ChinaT12026actual→
Investment in production and supply of electricity, heat power, gas and water growth rateJanuary 2026-5.3%NBS ChinaT12026actual→
Liquefied natural gas market priceas of 20 Aug 20265,572.8 CNYNBS ChinaT12026actual→
Liquefied natural gas wholesale priceAugust 20265,724.6 CNYNBS ChinaT12026actual→
Lithium iron phosphate market priceas of 31 Aug 202656,905.4 tonNBS ChinaT12026actual→
Lithium iron phosphate priceas of 20 Aug 202656,114.5 CNY/tonneNBS ChinaT12026actual→
Lithium iron phosphate price (CNY/ton)as of 10 Sep 202655,800.8 CNY/tonNBS ChinaT12026actual→
Lithium iron phosphate price changeas of 20 Aug 20262,382 CNY/tonneNBS ChinaT12026actual→
Lithium iron phosphate price change (CNY/ton)as of 10 Sep 2026-1,104.6 CNY/tonNBS ChinaT12026actual→
Lithium iron phosphate price change (ton)as of 31 Aug 2026790.9 tonNBS ChinaT12026actual→
Lithium iron phosphate price change rateas of 10 Sep 2026-1.9%NBS ChinaT12026actual→
Lithium iron phosphate price growth rate +1 more as of 31 Aug 20261.4%NBS ChinaT12026actual→
Natural gas average daily productionJuly 2026690 million cubic metersNBS ChinaT12026actual→
Natural gas production (cubic meters) (year to date)as of 31 Jul 2026154.3 billion cubic metersNBS ChinaT12026actual→
Natural gas production (monthly)July 202621.4 billion cubic metersNBS ChinaT12026actual→
Natural gas production growth rateas of 31 Jul 20261.2%NBS ChinaT12026actual→
Natural gas production growth rate (monthly)July 2026-0.9%NBS ChinaT12026actual→
New hydropower capacity added202414.4 GWIHAT22024actual→
New pumped storage hydropower capacity added20247.75 GWIHAT22024actual→
New wind power capacity installed2025120.5 gigawattsGWECT22025actual→
Nuclear electricity generation growth20206%IEAT12020actual→
Nuclear power generation growth rateJuly 20266.6%NBS ChinaT12026actual→
Polysilicon market priceas of 31 Aug 202640.5 kgNBS ChinaT12026actual→
Polysilicon priceas of 20 Aug 202635.4 CNY/kilogramNBS ChinaT12026actual→
Polysilicon price (CNY/kg)as of 10 Sep 202640.9 CNY/kgNBS ChinaT12026actual→
Polysilicon price changeas of 20 Aug 20263.9 CNY/kilogramNBS ChinaT12026actual→
Polysilicon price change (CNY/kg)as of 10 Sep 20260.4 CNY/kgNBS ChinaT12026actual→
Polysilicon price change (kg)as of 31 Aug 20265.1 kgNBS ChinaT12026actual→
Polysilicon price change rateas of 10 Sep 20261%NBS ChinaT12026actual→
Polysilicon price growth rate +1 more as of 31 Aug 202614.4%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→
Share of electricity consumption202028%IEAT12020actual→
Share of electricity demand growth202550%IEAT12025forecast→
Share of global hydropower capacity additions +1 more 202540%IHAT22025actual→
Share of global new renewable capacity added202360%IEAT12023actual→
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 global renewable capacity growth2017–202240%IEAT12022forecast→
Share of global solar cell manufacturing capacityend of 201760%IEAT12017actual→
Share of global solar PV capacity expansion201650%IEAT12016actual→
Share of global solar PV demandend of 201750%IEAT12017actual→
Share of renewable capacity additions increase by country202230%IEAT12022forecast→
Share of renewable capacity installations2024–203060%IEAT12030forecast→
Share of renewable power capacityend of 203050%IEAT12030forecast→
Share of renewable power capacity (annual)201033.3%IEAT12010actual→
Solar cell (photovoltaic cell) production growth rate (monthly) +1 more July 2026-9.4%NBS ChinaT12026actual→
Solar power generation growth rateJuly 20265.6%NBS ChinaT12026actual→
Solar power generation growth rate (monthly) +1 more July 20265.6%NBS ChinaT12026actual→
Solar PV and wind capacity target for 203020241,200 billion wattsIEAT12024actual→
Solar PV share of electricity generation2025–202710%IEAT12027forecast→
Thermal power generation growth rate +1 more July 2026-3.5%NBS ChinaT12026actual→
Wind and solar PV capacity additions growth rate202030%IEAT12020forecast→
Wind power generation (monthly)July 202682 billion kWhNBS ChinaT12026actual→
Wind power generation growth rate +1 more July 20264.5%NBS ChinaT12026actual→
Wind power generation growth rate (monthly) +1 more July 20264.5%NBS ChinaT12026actual→
Wind turbine capacity commissioned2025120 GWGWECT22025actual→
Wind turbine capacity installed2025130 GWGWECT22025actual→
Wind turbines installed202518,291GWECT22025actual→
Primary documents
Sources
| Document | Publisher | Authority tier | Published | Accessed | Locator | Data points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emissions: Power generation CO2 emissions are plateauing – Electricity Mid-Year Update 2025 Press release | IEA | T1 Official | — | 15 Sep 2026 | Emissions: Power generation CO2 emissions are plateauing | 4 |
| Executive summary – Renewables 2024 Press release | 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 | 3 |
| Renewables 2019 Press release | IEA | T1 Official | — | 16 Sep 2026 | Solar PV drives strong rebound in renewable capacity additions; China to lead biofuel production growth for the first time | 2 |
| Executive summary – Electricity Mid-Year Update 2025 Press release | 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 to keep growing robustly through 2026 despite economic headwinds Press release | IEA | T1 Official | — | 15 Sep 2026 | Renewables, natural gas and nuclear are set to meet the additional demand as the world’s use of electricity rises for industry, appliances, air conditioning, data centres, EVs and more | 2 |
| 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 | 3 |
| Electricity Market Report Press release | IEA | T1 Official | — | 15 Sep 2026 | About this report | 4 |
| Executive Summary – World Energy Outlook 2024 Press release | IEA | T1 Official | — | 16 Sep 2026 | How fast will clean energy transitions unfold? | 1 |
| World Energy Outlook 2017 Press release | IEA | T1 Official | — | 16 Sep 2026 | When China changes, everything changes | 1 |
| Market Report Series: Renewables 2017 Press release | 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 Press release | 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 |
| Energy Production in July 2026 Press release | NBS China | T1 Official | — | 15 Sep 2026 | II. Electricity Generation; I. Raw Coal, Crude Oil and Natural Gas Production and Related Information | 17 |
| Profits of Industrial Enterprises above the Designated Size from January to July in 2026 Press release | NBS China | T1 Official | — | 15 Sep 2026 | Table 3 Key Financial Indicators of Industrial Enterprises above the Designated Size from January to July in 2026 (By Industry); Profits of Industrial Enterprises above the Designated Size from January to July in 2026; Table 2 Performance Indicators of Industrial Enterprises above the Designated Size from January to July in 2026 | 12 |
| National Economy Remained Steady with Innovation-Led and High-Quality Development in August Press release | NBS China | T1 Official | — | 15 Sep 2026 | 1. Industrial Production Accelerated and Equipment Manufacturing and High-Tech Manufacturing Grew Fast. | 1 |
| Industrial Production Operation in July 2026 Press release | NBS China | T1 Official | — | 15 Sep 2026 | Output of Major Industrial Products of Enterprises Above the Designated Size | 9 |
| Investment in Fixed Assets from January to July 2026 Press release | NBS China | T1 Official | — | 15 Sep 2026 | Investment in Fixed Assets from January to July 2026 | 1 |
| 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 |
| GWEC records sharp rise in wind turbine installations, as five OEMs exceed 100 GW Press release | GWEC | T2 National | — | 16 Sep 2026 | China market | 8 |
| Global Wind Day 2026: Fast Facts about Wind Press release | GWEC | T2 National | — | 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 National | — | 16 Sep 2026 | China strengthens its role as the global leader | 3 |
| World Hydropower Outlook 2025: Global Growth, Trends & Net Zero Progress 2025 World Hydropower Outlook Press release | IHA | T2 National | — | 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 National | — | 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 National | — | 16 Sep 2026 | China drives global development | 1 |
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