The People's Republic of China is the largest producer and consumer of coal and coal power in the world. China produces approximately 4.8 billion tons of coal per year, over half of the global total.In 2024, coal accounted for approximately 59% of China’s electricity generation, with wind, solar, hydro, and nuclear contributing most of the remainder. Specifically, wind and solar generated 10% and 9% of total electricity respectively, followed by hydropower (13%) and nuclear power (4%).In 2024, China began construction on approximately 94.5 gigawatts (GW) of new coal-fired power capacity, marking the highest annual addition since 2015.
