China leads the world in building clean energy infrastructure, but its power grid can’t keep up

A recent report from the non-profit Global Energy Monitor highlights a fascinating paradox in China’s energy sector. On the one hand, China is currently building more wind and solar capacity than the rest of the world combined. The country is set to meet its 2030 renewable energy targets by the end of this year – meaning wind and solar will account for over half of its installed power capacity years ahead of schedule. However, there is a significant catch: the nation’s infrastructure is struggling to keep up.