China reported faster growth in new energy power generation in June, official data showed recently.
"The growth of electricity generated by new energy accelerated markedly, while thermal and hydro power saw slower growth," said Yan Pengcheng, spokesperson for the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), at a press conference.
In June, nuclear power generation increased 19.3 percent year on year, compared with 15.1 percent in May, according to NDRC data.
Electricity generated by wind and solar rose 11.4 percent and 21.1 percent, respectively, compared with 6.7 percent and 14.8 percent in May.