--- title: "Musk: China Will Soon Generate Three Times as Much Electricity as US" description: "Elon Musk warns that China's electricity generation will soon triple that of the US, potentially by 2026 or 2027. He highlights China's rapid growth in power generation, particularly through solar ene" type: "news" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/274429995.md" published_at: "2026-02-01T18:46:11.000Z" --- # Musk: China Will Soon Generate Three Times as Much Electricity as US > Elon Musk warns that China's electricity generation will soon triple that of the US, potentially by 2026 or 2027. He highlights China's rapid growth in power generation, particularly through solar energy, which accounted for 33.2% of global electricity in 2025 compared to the US's 14.2%. Despite reliance on coal, China's investments in renewable energy and grid infrastructure are significant. This growth raises concerns about the US's ability to compete in renewable energy, especially with high tariffs on solar. **Elon Musk**, the CEO of **Tesla Inc.** (NASDAQ:TSLA) and SpaceX, is warning about the swift expansion of China’s energy sector. He anticipates that China’s electricity generation will triple US output in 2026 or 2027. In a post on X on Saturday, Musk highlighted the rapid growth of China’s power generation capacity, with solar power being the major contributor. Citing a report, Musk stated that China accounted for 33.2 percent of worldwide electricity generation in 2025, which is more than double the United States’ share of approximately 14.2 percent. > China electricity generation is still growing super fast, with solar being the largest incremental contributor, and will exceed America by a factor of 3X either this year or next https://t.co/EOwmVYLc7w > > — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 31, 2026 Despite its continued dependence on coal, China’s swift adoption of renewable energy, especially solar, is remarkable. The country’s significant investments in grid infrastructure and manufacturing have allowed it to add new capacity at a rate that no other country can match. The rapid growth of China’s energy sector, particularly in renewable energy, underscores the country’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. This development could have significant implications for global energy dynamics and the fight against climate change. However, it also raises concerns about the United States’ ability to keep pace in the renewable energy race, particularly given Musk’s criticism of high tariff barriers for solar in the country. As the world continues to grapple with the challenges of climate change, the focus on renewable energy sources is more critical than ever. China’s progress in this area serves as a stark reminder of the need for other nations, including the United States, to ramp up their efforts in renewable energy generation. 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