⚡ Energy
Energy production and consumption
Total Energy Consumption
Total energy consumption (10,000 tons of standard coal)
Energy Consumption by Source
China energy consumption breakdown by source, including coal, oil, natural gas, hydro, nuclear, wind, and solar shares from 1990 to 2025.
Renewable Energy Capacity
China's total installed renewable energy capacity in gigawatts (GW). Includes hydro, wind, solar, and biomass. Source: National Energy Administration.
Coal Consumption: China vs World
Coal consumption comparison between China and the rest of the world (1990-2025). China consumes 50%+ of global coal, making it the world's largest coal consumer.
Electricity Generation: China vs World
Electricity generation comparison between China and the rest of the world (2000-2025). China generates 30%+ of global electricity, powering the world's largest energy consumer.
Hydroelectric Power: China vs World
Hydroelectric power generation comparison. China generates 28%+ of global hydro power.
Nuclear Power Capacity: China vs World
Nuclear power capacity comparison. China has 15%+ of global nuclear capacity.
Solar Capacity: China vs World
Solar PV installed capacity comparison between China and the rest of the world (2010-2025). China leads global solar deployment with 36%+ of world capacity.
Solar Power Capacity: China vs USA
Comparison of solar power installed capacity between China and USA
Solar Water Heaters: China vs World
Solar water heater capacity comparison. China has 70%+ of global capacity.
Wind Capacity: China vs World
Wind power installed capacity comparison between China and the rest of the world (2010-2025). China leads global wind energy with 40%+ of world capacity.
Wind Power Capacity: China vs USA
China surpassed the United States in total wind power installed capacity around 2012 and has since widened the gap dramatically. By 2024, China's wind capacity exceeds 470 GW — more than double the US total of approximately 150 GW. This dataset tracks the annual installed wind power capacity for both countries from 2000 to 2024, sourced from IRENA and GWEC official statistics.
Hydropower Installed Capacity
Installed hydropower generation capacity, measured in 10 MW units, as an end-of-month snapshot from China NEA.
Nuclear Power Installed Capacity
Installed nuclear power generation capacity, measured in 10 MW units, as an end-of-month snapshot from China NEA.
Solar Power Installed Capacity
Installed solar (PV) power generation capacity, measured in 10 MW units, as an end-of-month snapshot from China NEA.
Thermal Power Installed Capacity
Installed thermal power generation capacity, measured in 10 MW units, as an end-of-month snapshot from China NEA.
Installed Power Capacity
National total installed power generation capacity, measured in 10 MW units, as an end-of-month snapshot from China NEA.
Wind Power Installed Capacity
Installed wind power generation capacity, measured in 10 MW units, as an end-of-month snapshot from China NEA.
Power Utilization Hours
Monthly power generation equipment average utilization hours, from China NEA.