Elon Musk Warns: China to Triple US Electricity Generation, Driven by Solar Boom
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Moneycontrol•01-02-2026, 15:55
Elon Musk Warns: China to Triple US Electricity Generation, Driven by Solar Boom
- •Elon Musk warns China's electricity generation will soon exceed the US by three times, primarily due to rapid solar power expansion.
- •China's power capacity growth is 'super fast,' with solar being the largest contributor, potentially reaching 3X US capacity this year or next.
- •China accounted for 33.2% of global electricity generation in 2025, more than double the US's 14.2%, making it a dominant force.
- •Musk highlighted China's rapid scaling of renewable energy, particularly solar, despite continued coal reliance, due to massive investments.
- •Speaking at Davos, Musk advocated for solar as the core of clean energy transition, criticizing high US solar tariff barriers and emphasizing America's vast renewable potential.
Why It Matters: Elon Musk warns China's massive solar-driven energy expansion will soon triple US electricity generation.
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