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China's Coal Power Share Falls Below 50% for First Time
China's coal-fired power share fell to 49.7% in H1 2026 — the first time below 50% — as renewables hit a record 41.2% of generation.
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China's coal-fired power share fell to 49.7% in H1 2026 — the first time below 50% — as renewables hit a record 41.2% of generation.
China's coal power generation fell below 50% of total electricity output for the first time in H1 2026, as renewables surged to a record 41.2% share.
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