China Leads Global Coal Power Additions Despite Renewables Push
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China's coal consumption and new coal-fired power generation continue to rise, driven by the country's growing energy demands, despite its efforts to invest in renewables and battery storage.
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Market impact analysis based on bearish sentiment with 80% confidence.
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China continues to nearly single-handedly prop up global coal consumption and new coal-fired power generation, despite being also the world’s leading investor in renewables and battery storage. China is set to commission as many as 85 coal-fired power generating units this year, out of a total global of 104 coal projects slated for start-up in 2026, according to data by non-profit Global Energy Monitor (GEM) cited by the Financial Times. Of all the 63 gigawatts (GW) of coal-fired power generation expected to begin commercial operations…
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Original article published by OilPrice.com on January 15, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.