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Power generation China 2016, by source

Electric power generation in China in 2016, by source (in TWh)
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The data describes the electric power generation in China in 2016, by energy source. That year, approx. 241 terawatt hours of electricity had been generated using wind power.

Total 5990
Thermal power 4175
Hydropower 1178.8
Wind power 240.8
Nuclear power 199.7
Solar power 66.2