China produced some 4.45 billion tons of coal last year, up 8 percent year-on- year.

Increase of clean energy seen as key to achieving nation's carbon goals.

The NEA also vowed to actively develop nuclear power in a safe and orderly manner. The goal is to increase the installed capacity of nuclear power by 2.89 million kW.

Brazil increased its power generation capacity by 8.2GW in 2022, with fossil-fueled thermal plants accounting for 16pc of total growth.

Despite the winter cold, workers are busy building a large wind power project in the Shanxi city of Gujiao.

Experts highlight role of govt plan in bringing upgrades in traditional, clean energy sectors.

The construction of a mega solar and wind power base in North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region will further facilitate the country's low-carbon energy transition and ensure domestic energy security, industry experts said.

Liaoning province in Northeast China saw a major onshore wind power project connect to the state grid and go into operation on Saturday.