China's total installed power generation capacity reached 4,103 GW by the end of August 2026, up 11.1% year on year, according to data released by the National Energy Administration on September 24. Solar capacity rose 16.3% YoY to 1,299 GW, while wind capacity climbed 19.6% YoY to 693 GW. Average utilization of power generation equipment fell 163 hours from a year earlier to 1,942 hours in the first eight months of 2026.