4 FAQs about China s first solar telecom integrated cabinet wind power

What is China's first 'wind-solar-thermal-storage integration' project?

(Photo by Xu Ke/People's Daily Online) China's first "wind-solar-thermal-storage integration" ultra-high voltage (UHV) project, the Longdong-Shandong ±800 kilovolt direct current (DC) transmission project, was put into operation on May 8.

Is China leading the world in New solar and wind installations?

Costfoto / NurPhoto via Getty Images China is leading the world in new solar and wind installations and doing so at a record-shattering pace. In May 2025 alone, the country added 93 gigawatts of solar capacity, or nearly 100 solar panels per second, and 26 gigawatts of wind capacity, or about 5,300 wind turbines.

What percentage of China's Electricity is generated by offshore wind?

China's coastal provinces2 are home to many of China's major megacities and industrial hubs, and while they contribute 25% and 30% of the nation's solar and wind capacity, respectively, they consume nearly half of the nation's electricity. Though offshore wind represents only about 9% of China's total wind power capacity, it is gaining traction as

Is China the world's largest offshore wind powerhouse?

As of March 2025, China has emerged as the world's offshore wind powerhouse — growing from under 5 GW in 2018 to 42.7 GW in 2025 (50% of global capacity). Offshore wind could play a role in decarbonizing China's coastal provinces, but fossil fuels stand in the way.

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