China curtails record amount of solar and wind power amid grid constraints

China wasted enough renewable energy in the first half of 2026 to supply Mexico annually, exposing regulatory and grid infrastructure gaps that are hampering its clean energy transition.

First covered Nov 6, 2026 · 8:09 AM PT · 1 article

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4d PV Tech China’s soaring clean power curtailment highlights regulatory gaps — In H1 2026, China rejected enough solar and wind to supply Mexico for a year. Carrie Xiao looks at the country’s curtailment problem.

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