How many watts of wind and solar power are there in total

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How many kilowatt-hours are generated by wind & solar energy in 2024?

The combined power generation from wind and solar energy amounted to 1.83 trillion kilowatt-hours in 2024, a 27 percent increase from 2023. The figure is roughly equivalent to the electricity consumption of the tertiary industry in 2024, and surpasses the residential electricity consumption, which stood at 1.49 trillion kilowatt-hours.

How big is China''s Wind power?

This is roughly four times the global average for capacity under construction (9%). China’s wind capacity follows a similar rate of growth as solar, according to Global Energy Monitor’s Global Wind Power Tracker, with over 590 GW in prospective phases — nearly 530 GW of onshore capacity and 63 GW of offshore capacity.

What is China''s solar and wind capacity?

China’s solar and wind operating capacity has soared to 1.4 TW and now accounts for 44% of the world’s operating utility-scale solar and wind capacity, more than the combined total of the European Union, United States, and India.

How much solar power does China have?

China leads global utility-scale solar capacity for projects in announced, pre-construction, and construction phases. According to Global Energy Monitor’s Global Solar Power Tracker, China has over 709 GW 1 of prospective solar capacity, representing over one-third of planned solar capacity worldwide in 2025.

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