China's electricity demand grows, but wind and nuclear power decline

China's overall electricity production increased in March, but the growth rate slowed compared to earlier in the year. While coal, hydro, and solar power increased, both nuclear and wind power generation decreased significantly.

China's energy mix is shifting, and these numbers show a surprising dip in two key clean energy sources. This could mean a heavier reliance on coal power in the short term, despite long-term goals to increase renewables. The data suggests that even with massive investment in clean energy, its deployment is not a straight line.