China sets a record by adding 500 gigawatts of renewable energy, AI drives grid upgrades

Foreign Media: China Sets Record with 500 Gigawatts of New Renewable Energy, AI Demand Drives Grid Upgrades

China expects to add 500 gigawatts of new renewable energy grid capacity by 2025, a historic record, driven by the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) that has led to a surge in power demand for data centers.

According to the report, of the new capacity, wind power accounts for 140 gigawatts, an increase of 77% year-on-year, equivalent to six times the capacity of the Three Gorges Dam; solar power added 380 gigawatts, an increase of 35.5% year-on-year. This is the first time that China's annual new renewable energy capacity has exceeded 500 gigawatts.

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