Renewable energy consumption share in China 2000-2023, by source

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Daniel Slotta,
Jul 10, 2025

Renewables accounted for approximately ** percent of final energy consumption in China in 2023. Hydropower was the largest renewable contributor to China's energy consumption, at almost ***** percent. Although wind and solar sources have become more prevalent in China's power mix, the continued importance of fossil fuels for the transportation and heating sector means that total energy consumption remains largely shaped by carbon-intensive sources.

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Share of renewables in final energy consumption in China 2000 to 2023, by source

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Release date

June 2024

Region

China

Survey time period

2000 to 2023

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* Includes bioenergy.

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