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cn energy Notable (6/10) August 1, 2026 at 12:55 AM

China's Solar Capacity Set to Overtake Coal This Quarter, OilPrice.com Reports

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China's Solar Capacity Set to Overtake Coal This Quarter, OilPrice.com Reports
China's installed solar power capacity is on track to overtake its installed coal-fired capacity sometime this quarter, according to OilPrice.com. The outlet also reported separately that coal's share of China's power mix fell below 50% for the first time.

China's installed solar capacity is set to overtake its installed coal-fired capacity this quarter, according to a report from OilPrice.com. If it happens, it would be a milestone for the world's largest energy consumer.

OilPrice.com separately reported that coal fell below 50% of China's power mix for the first time ever.

Beyond these two headline data points, further details on the underlying figures, methodology, and timing were not available in the source material. This story will be updated as more reporting becomes available.

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