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China Tops Global Pipeline with 500+ GW of Wind and Solar Under Construction

China Tops Global Pipeline with 500+ GW of Wind and Solar Under Construction

ECNS cites a Global Energy Monitor report showing China had about 262 GW of utility-scale solar and 251 GW of wind power under construction as of June 2026. The figures exceed end-2025 levels, indicating continued build-out despite a slowdown in new installations.

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China leads world with over 500 GW of wind and solar capacity under construction