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China's Solar Capacity Surpasses Coal for First Time

China's installed solar capacity exceeded coal capacity in July, marking a historic milestone in energy infrastructure.

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Chinese state media reported on Tuesday that solar capacity surpassed coal capacity in July, becoming the primary source of installed electricity generation capacity in China. [1] The United States imposed new tariffs of up to 100 percent on drones and certain drone components. [2] Coal's share of electricity generation fell below 50% for the first time, according to the Chinese energy administration. [3] Solar energy generation remains significantly lower than coal generation because solar power cannot produce electricity when the sun is not shining. [4] Wind and solar energy combined represented 24.6% of China's energy mix in the first half of the year, while coal accounted for 49.7%. [5] The tariffs are intended to reduce US dependence on imports in the drone industry. [6] Russian blogger Elizaveta Savtikhina, who lives in China, reported discovering mold in her home which she found surprising. [7] Savtikhina stated that she found mold on her pillowcases and mattress due to high humidity levels in the house and outside. [8] Savtikhina noted that mold also appeared in the corners of the hallway due to high humidity. [9] The blogger attempted to clean the mold off her mattress using vinegar but was unsuccessful in removing it. [10]
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  1. Chinese state media reported on Tuesday that solar capacity surpassed coal capacity in July, becoming the primary source of installed electricity generation capacity in China. · El Economista
  2. The United States imposed new tariffs of up to 100 percent on drones and certain drone components. · b92.net
  3. Coal's share of electricity generation fell below 50% for the first time, according to the Chinese energy administration. · El Economista
  4. Solar energy generation remains significantly lower than coal generation because solar power cannot produce electricity when the sun is not shining. · El Economista
  5. Wind and solar energy combined represented 24.6% of China's energy mix in the first half of the year, while coal accounted for 49.7%. · El Economista
  6. The tariffs are intended to reduce US dependence on imports in the drone industry. · b92.net
  7. Russian blogger Elizaveta Savtikhina, who lives in China, reported discovering mold in her home which she found surprising. · Lenta.ruRussia
  8. Savtikhina stated that she found mold on her pillowcases and mattress due to high humidity levels in the house and outside. · Lenta.ruRussia
  9. Savtikhina noted that mold also appeared in the corners of the hallway due to high humidity. · Lenta.ruRussia
  10. The blogger attempted to clean the mold off her mattress using vinegar but was unsuccessful in removing it. · Lenta.ruRussia
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