China solar capacity tops 1.27 TW as first-half additions slow sharply

China added 158.7 GW of new power generation capacity in the first half of 2026, while total installed generation capacity rose to 4.04 TW. Solar remains the country’s largest renewable buildout story, but the slower first-half pace points to tighter market conditions after aggressive expansion and rising pressure across the supply chain. For global manufacturers and developers, China’s weaker addition rate matters because it can influence module pricing, inventory levels, and export behaviour through the rest of the year.