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China drives a record 510 GW of global renewable capacity additions in 2023
In 2023 the world added nearly 510 GW of renewable power capacity, up almost 50% year-on-year and a 22nd consecutive annual record, with solar PV three-quarters of additions. China accounted for roughly 60% of the global expansion, commissioning as much solar PV as the entire world did in 2022.
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In 2023 the world added nearly 510 GW of renewable power capacity, up almost 50% year-on-year and a 22nd consecutive annual record, with solar PV three-quarters of additions. China accounted for roughly 60% of the global expansion, commissioning as much solar PV as the entire world did in 2022.
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