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The global energy transformation is at a critical stage of transition from fossil energy to renewable energy, and carbon emission control has become a core issue for various countries.
Today (7th), the China Enterprise Reform and Development Research Association released the "Global Energy Transformation Report (2026)". Data shows that my country has built the world's largest and fastest-growing renewable energy system.
The report points out that currently, fossil energy activities remain the largest source of global carbon emissions. In 2025, total global energy-related carbon dioxide emissions will increase by 0.4% year-on-year, reaching 38.4 billion tons, the lowest increase since 2021. Among them, China's carbon emissions fell by 0.5%, and the United States' carbon emissions increased by 2.4%, becoming the largest source of global carbon emissions growth.
Peng Huagang, president of the China Enterprise Reform and Development Research Association, said that in the first half of this year, the proportion of coal power generation in China dropped to 49.7%, lower than 50% for the first time. Coal power is transforming from the main power source to a backup power source and a system-regulated power source.
As of the end of last year, global renewable energy installed capacity increased by 15.5% year-on-year to 5,149 GW; renewable energy power generation accounted for 33.8%, exceeding coal power for the first time in a century, which accounted for 33.0%.
It is estimated that my country's total energy investment will reach US$940 billion in 2026, ranking first in the world. my country's renewable energy technology still occupies a leading position in the world, providing 70% of wind power equipment and 80% of photovoltaic module equipment to the world, driving global wind power and photovoltaic power generation costs to drop by more than 60% and 80% respectively.
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