China Projects 940 Billion Dollar Energy Investment for 2026
China expects to lead global energy investment in 2026 with projected spending of 940 billion dollars to expand its renewable power capacity.
The Government of China is projected to lead global energy investment in 2026, with expected spending reaching 940 billion dollars. This projection was detailed in the Global Energy Transition Report 2026, published by the China Enterprise Reform and Development Society and reported by China Central Television.
By the end of 2025, China's installed renewable power capacity reached 2.337 billion kilowatts. This figure represents 60.1% of the country's total power capacity and 63.6% of all new renewable installations worldwide.
Renewable generation in China reached 3.99 trillion kilowatt-hours, accounting for 38.3% of total power output. According to the report, this renewable generation fully covered the increase in the country's electricity consumption.
