For every 4 degrees of electricity used, 1 degree comes from new energy sources. Hubei's installed photovoltaic capacity exceeds that of thermal power generation for the first time.

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26/08/2025
According to data from State Grid Hubei Power, Hubei's energy structure has undergone a historic turning point, with the proportion of new energy installed capacity exceeding 40%. The installed capacity of photovoltaics has even surpassed that of the traditional thermal power, becoming the largest power source in the province for the first time. As of the end of July this year, the province's total installed capacity of electricity is approximately 133 million kilowatts, with thermal power accounting for 31.02%, hydropower accounting for 28.69%, and new energy accounting for 40.29%. Among new energy sources, the installed capacity of photovoltaics is 43.1268 million kilowatts, accounting for 32.45% of the province's total installed capacity.