Who is Leading the Global Renewable Energy Race? - CleanTechnica

The global renewable energy landscape as of mid-2025 is dominated by China, which leads overwhelmingly with 64% of new renewable electricity generation capacity, totaling 1,889 GW installed by the end of 2024. China’s dominance is driven by massive infrastructure deployment, making it the world’s manufacturing hub for renewable technologies and a key force in reducing global costs in solar, wind, and battery storage. While most growth is concentrated in industrial regions, China is also expanding distributed solar through initiatives like the “Whole County PV” pilot program, targeting rural areas with rooftop solar installations. Despite the vast scale of China’s renewable infrastructure, the country still relies heavily on fossil fuels, notably powering the world’s largest electric vehicle market. India has emerged as the fastest-growing major economy in renewable energy deployment, reshaping the global hierarchy and challenging established leaders beyond China. The United States holds an unsteady second place with about 11% of new renewable capacity, benefiting from growth spurred by policies during the