China Electric Power Sector Report 2026 Q1

China's electric power system ranks among the largest and most rapidly expanding in the world, with coal power continuing to play a significant role in electricity generation. The share of renewable and nuclear energy continues to increase as the country transitions towards a greener energy mix. Market-based reforms are advancing under a nationally unified electricity market framework. In September 2025, China pledged to have an aggregated 3,600 GW installed capacity of wind and solar by 2035, as a part of its nationally determined contribution (NDC) targets.

This report provides a complete and detailed analysis of the "Electricity generation and transmission" sector for China. EMIS Insights presents in-depth business intelligence in a standard format across countries and regions, providing a balanced mix between analysis and data.

What this report allows you to do:

• Understand the key elements at play in the "Electricity generation and transmission" sector in China
• Crystallise the forces both driving and restraining this sector in China
• Ascertain China’s position in the global sector
• Build a complete perspective on sector trade, investment and employment
• Understand the competitive landscape and who the major players are
• View M&A activity and major deals
• Gain an understanding of the regulatory environment for the sector in China.
• Build a clear picture of trends, output and consumption for specific sub-sectors