As of 2026, China's leadership in global renewable energy capacity has evolved into a "runaway" lead. China's installed capacity not only ranks first globally, but it also exceeds the combined total of the second through sixth-ranked countries.

• Key Insight: China's renewable energy capacity has officially surpassed its thermal power capacity, marking a historic "green pivot" in its energy structure.
• Data Comparison: In the metaphorical marathon of global renewable energy, China’s growth trajectory has become almost vertical. In the last three years alone, China added more wind and solar capacity than most European nations achieved in the previous decade. This explosive growth has not only satisfied domestic demand but also fundamentally reshaped the global energy transition timeline through its highly competitive photovoltaic supply chain.