Wind energy accounted for a share of 32 percent of the total renewable energy capacity installed in China as of end of 2021. Meanwhile, solar energy had a share of 30 of China's renewable capacity. The cumulative renewable energy capacity in China surpassed one terawatt in 2021.
Distribution of renewable power capacity in China in 2021, by source
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