H1 nationwide PV power generation was up over 40% YoY

Published: Jul 30, 2026 10:16
As of end-June this year, China's installed PV capacity has reached 1.27 billion kW and is expected to surpass coal-fired power installed capacity within the year, becoming China's largest power source. H1 nationwide PV power generation was up over 40% YoY; since the start of summer, PV output during the noon peak period has already accounted for one third of the total.

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As of end-June this year, China's installed PV capacity has reached 1. - Shanghai Metals Market (SMM)