Renewables end 2024 on high note

China's renewable energy sector experienced a stellar year in 2024, with the total installed capacity of wind and solar power surpassing 1.4 billion kilowatts, further reinforcing the country's role as a global leader in renewable energy development.

China's total installed power generation capacity reached 3.35 billion kilowatts as of December, a remarkable 14.6 percent year-on-year growth, according to data released by the National Energy Administration on Tuesday.

The installed capacity of solar power touched 890 million kilowatts, a 45.2 percent increase compared to the previous year, while wind power capacity climbed to 520 million kilowatts, up 18 percent year-on-year, it said.