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Posters: Solar power becomes China's largest power source by installed capacity
(People's Daily Online) 16:08, September 16, 2026
China's installed photovoltaic (PV) power capacity has surpassed that of coal-fired power for the first time, making solar the country's largest power source by installed capacity.
Solar power is becoming an important driver of green development in China. Through innovative "Solar +" applications, photovoltaic technology is being integrated into communities, agriculture, ecosystems, manufacturing and transportation, creating new pathways for sustainable growth.
See the posters for more achievements and applications of solar energy.
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(Web editor: Wu Chaolan, Wu Chengliang)
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