China’s 2026 Energy Investment Expected to Reach World-Leading $940 Billion
China is expected to invest $940 billion in energy in 2026, more than any other country, according to the Global Energy Transition Report 2026 released by the China Enterprise Reform and Development Society. Investment priorities are increasingly shifting from rapid capacity expansion toward grids and infrastructure to integrate renewable power. The International Energy Agency expects China’s grid investment to rise to about $140 billion in 2026.