China is projected to add around 140 gigawatts of combined solar and wind capacity by the end of 2022. This would mean an increase from the previous year, when approximately 124.4 gigawatts was added. China has added more renewable capacity than any other country.
Newly installed wind and solar capacity in China from 2006 to 2021, with a projection for 2022
(in gigawatts)
Characteristic
Capacity additions in gigawatts
2022*
140
2021
124.4
2020
110
2019
62.3
2018
65.6
2017
70.8
2016
52.7
2015
48.5
2014
34.1
2013
28.7
2012
17.4
2011
20.6
2010
17.6
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Bloomberg. (April 15, 2022). Newly installed wind and solar capacity in China from 2006 to 2021, with a projection for 2022 (in gigawatts) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved April 18, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1315831/wind-and-solar-capacity-additions-in-china/
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Bloomberg. "Newly Installed Wind and Solar Capacity in China from 2006 to 2021, with a Projection for 2022 (in Gigawatts)." Statista, Statista Inc., 15 Apr 2022, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1315831/wind-and-solar-capacity-additions-in-china/
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