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China's new high-altitude wind power system, resembling an airborne kite, completed successful trials in Inner Mongolia in November 2025, contributing to the country's green, low-carbon objectives. This technology captures wind energy at altitudes above 300 meters and converts it into electricity, offering high power density and stable wind direction.

In 2024, China added 79.8 million kilowatts of wind power capacity, representing 68.2% of the global increase. By the end of 2024, total installed wind power capacity reached 521 million kilowatts, accounting for 45.8% of the global total.

In the first quarter of 2025, wind and photovoltaic electricity generation hit 536.4 billion kilowatt-hours, making up 22.5% of China's total power use. China's new energy vehicle penetration rate reached 51.6% in October 2025. A roadmap released on December 23, 2025, aims for 15 gigawatts of solar thermal power by 2030, supporting China's carbon neutrality targets.