China Leads in Solar Energy - 130 Gigawatt Capacity
China Setting Solar Pace, Technology, Policy Standards Globally Source: Photo of China's Solar Farm in Tenggen Desert World's Largest Solar Farm in China It's very clear China is betting the farm that the future of energy is powered in a big way by solar. It has the world's largest solar farm, pictured above, in China's Tenggen Desert that can pump out 1500 megawatts. China has the world's largest solar energy capacity - a huge, 130 gigawatts. World's Biggest Solar Panel Manufacturer China manufactures 60% of the world's solar panels. Their technology is setting the framework for the global solar industry. Coal Still a Factor There are some oddities about the China energy market. 2/3rds of China's electricity still comes from coal. An interesting fact: China's huge solar farms are far away from its major cities that need electricity. Only 15% of the country's potential solar capacity is being used. The country has inves...