Coal's Grip Fades: China's Energy Shift Takes Hold China's energy landscape has undergone a seismic shift in the first half of this year.
For the first time, coal accounted for less than 50% of electricity generation, marking a significant turning point in Beijing's efforts to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels and promote renewable energy sources.
The country remains the world's largest consumer of coal, but it has been steadily increasing investment in wind and solar power. Official data shows that renewables accounted for 41.