Shanxi’s green leap: renewables surpass coal in China’s energy hub

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Carol YangFebruary 4, 2026 at 01:03 AM

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Shanxi, China's traditional coal-producing hub, has reached a turning point with renewable energy capacity surpassing coal-fired generation in 2025. The province's installed renewable capacity reached 90.48 million kilowatts, accounting for 55.1% of its total power generation capacity. This shift aligns with China's national "dual carbon" goals to peak emissions by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060. Shanxi, holding nearly a quarter of China's coal reserves in 2024, aims to transform into a "comprehensive energy powerhouse" while maintaining coal's role in national energy security. The provincial government's 15th five-year plan (2026-2030) outlines this transition, marking a significant step in China's broader energy overhaul.

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Ruicheng county 30% People's Daily 40% Xinhua ×250% Beijing 60% China ×380% Shanxi ×690%

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renewable energy 100% coal 90% energy transition 80% carbon emissions 70% shanxi 70% energy security 60% dual carbon goals 60% power generation 50% five-year plan 40%

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