Tibet’s exploitable green power could meet China’s energy needs: official survey

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Victoria BelaFebruary 4, 2026 at 08:02 AM

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A recent survey by Chinese researchers indicates Tibet possesses vast renewable energy potential, including 178GW of hydropower, over 100GW of wind power, and a theoretical 10,000GW of solar power. This capacity, according to the researchers from the China Society for Hydropower Engineering and the state-owned Power Construction Corporation of China, could potentially meet China's current and future energy demands. The study, published in January 2024, highlights the need for careful expansion of green power projects due to Tibet's fragile ecosystem. While China has made significant strides in renewable energy, including surpassing 1,000GW of installed solar power in 2023, challenges remain in transmitting and storing energy from western regions to urban centers to meet its carbon neutrality goals.

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Earth 30% India 40% Water Resources and Power 50% Power Construction Corporation of China 70% China Society for Hydropower Engineering 70% Tibet ×280% China ×690%

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renewable energy 90% green power 80% tibet 80% china 70% hydropower 60% solar power 60% energy demand 50% wind power 50% carbon neutrality 40% energy resources 40%