Hey there! Did you know that the Chinese mainland is making huge strides in clean energy? For the first time ever, China’s wind and solar power capacity has gone past its coal power capacity! Isn’t that amazing? 🌟
By the end of March, China installed a whopping 1.482 billion kilowatts of wind and solar power. That’s a massive number, but what does it mean? Let’s break it down.
Imagine having lots of new wind turbines and solar panels generating enough electricity to power millions of homes! 🏠🏠🏠
In the first three months of this year, wind and solar energy produced over 536 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity. That’s like turning on 536 billion 100-watt light bulbs for an hour each! 💡
This green energy made up 22.5% of all the electricity used in China during that time. That’s an increase of 4.3% from the same time last year! 📈
China’s total renewable energy capacity reached about 1.41 billion kilowatts by the end of last year. That’s more than 40% of the country’s total electricity capacity. It even beats the amount from coal-fired power plants! 🌿
Over the past decade, China has been working hard to use cleaner energy. Since 2013, its wind power capacity has grown six times bigger, and its solar power capacity has increased by more than 180 times! That’s like going from 1 to 180! 😮
China’s efforts are making a big difference not just for itself, but for the entire planet. By adding so much new clean energy, it’s helping fight against climate change and making the Earth a healthier place for all of us. 🌍❤️
Isn’t it cool to see how countries are using technology to protect our environment? Maybe one day, you can be a part of this green energy revolution too! 🔋🚀
Reference(s):
China's wind, solar capacity surpasses thermal power for first time
cgtn.com
