As the world’s largest greenhouse gas emitter, China has made strides to become a leader in renewable energy.

The nation has committed to peak its carbon dioxide emissions by 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2060.

A white paper released on Thursday indicated that the share of clean energy in China’s total consumption rose from 15.5% to 26.4% over the last decade, as reported by state news agency Xinhua.

During this period, wind and solar capacity increased tenfold, with China accounting for over 40% of global renewable energy capacity additions since 2013.

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The white paper noted significant advancements in green and low-carbon energy development.

While China has received praise for reducing reliance on polluting energy sources like coal, it has been cautious about further ambitious actions. Recently, its wind and solar capacity exceeded a target set by President Xi Jinping nearly six years ahead of schedule.

However, uneven development in the renewable sector has led to energy wastage, and some companies in the domestic solar industry are facing financial difficulties.