China, Iran Renewable Energy Generation Sees Double-Digit Growth

Several major renewable energy companies in China reported significant growth in power generation in 2025, highlighting the country's ongoing expansion in the clean energy sector. China Resources Power Holdings saw an 8.9% increase in net generation in August, with wind and photovoltaic power rising by 19.4% and 30.1% respectively. Shandong Hi-Speed New Energy Group recorded an 11.1% year-on-year increase in July power generation, reflecting its expanding capacity in photovoltaic and wind power. China Longyuan Power Group reported a 5.56% rise in consolidated power generation in August, with a substantial 32.97% increase excluding coal power, driven by wind and photovoltaic sectors. However, despite this rapid growth, China's grid infrastructure is struggling to keep up, resulting in increased curtailment rates for solar and wind energy in the first half of 2025, wasting a growing portion of generated renewable power. Meanwhile, Iran is also expanding its renewable energy capacity, adding 250 megawatts and aiming for 7,000 megawatts by March 2026, underscoring a broader regional push toward sustainable energy.