China just installed more wind and solar in one year than the entire US has in operation. New data from Global Energy Monitor highlights how far ahead China is in the clean energy race. President Donald Trump’s recently signed spending bill may push the US even further behind, experts told CNN.
Industry leaders warn the move will stall innovation in energy efficiency and battery storage just as momentum was building. Meanwhile, China is adding 510 gigawatts of solar and wind capacity to its already massive 1,400 gigawatts—five times more than what’s currently online in the US.
As global demand for clean energy rises, industries around the world are racing to keep pace and shift away from fossil fuels. Click through this gallery to find out which countries are leading the way when it comes to renewable energies.