China's coal plants crowd out record renewable energy as demand stalls

Long-term contracts guaranteeing coal power purchases are preventing renewable energy from reaching the grid even as China adds record wind and solar capacity, according to a new report.

First covered Aug 5, 2026 · 5:00 PM PT · 1 article

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