New Energy (Solar, Hydrogen)
新能源
China manufactures over 80% of the world's solar panels and is building a massive green hydrogen production and fuel cell ecosystem.
Hubs
8
cities with this sector
Total Output
¥275B
combined industry output
Companies
1,145
across all hubs
Employment
173K
workers in sector
Key Statistics
Solar panel production share
~85%
2023
Solar installations
217 GW
2023
Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles
18,000+
2024
Global Context
China's solar manufacturing capacity exceeds global demand. The country installed 217 GW of solar in 2023 alone and is scaling green hydrogen pilots.
Hub Rankings
Huzhou湖州
Tier 3rapidGreen energy systems, energy storage integration, solar components
Changzhou常州
Tier 3rapidSolar cell/module manufacturing, energy storage systems
Rugao如皋
Tier 4rapidHydrogen fuel cells, hydrogen storage, fuel cell vehicles
Weifang潍坊
Tier 3steadyPhotovoltaic cell manufacturing, solar thermal systems, wind energy components
Yichang宜昌
Tier 3emergingPV manufacturing leveraging hydropower, silicon purification, solar cell production
Liyang溧阳
Tier 4steadySmart grid equipment: power cables (nuclear/wind/rail), transformers, smart power transmission systems
Dezhou德州
Tier 3steadySolar thermal systems, PV manufacturing, wind turbine components
Putian莆田
Tier 3emergingWind power equipment, energy storage systems, LNG-related energy manufacturing
Policy Drivers
- Hydrogen Energy Plan (2021-2035)
- Solar manufacturing overcapacity management
- Green hydrogen pilot cities
Key Companies
Tongwei
通威股份
World's largest producer of solar-grade polysilicon and a major PV cell manufacturer, also a leading aquaculture company.
Chengdu, Sichuan →LONGi Green Energy
隆基绿能
World's largest monocrystalline silicon wafer and solar module manufacturer, headquartered in Xi'an with global operations.
Xi'an, Shaanxi →Trina Solar
天合光能
One of the world's largest solar panel manufacturers, headquartered in Changzhou with global module shipments exceeding 65 GW.
Changzhou, Jiangsu →NARI Technology
南瑞科技
China's leading smart grid and power automation technology provider, critical to the national power system modernization.
Nanjing, Jiangsu →Wuxi Suntech
无锡尚德
Pioneer of China's solar industry, once the world's largest solar panel maker, now restructured under Shunfeng International.
Wuxi, Jiangsu →Weichai Power
潍柴动力
One of the world's largest diesel and natural gas engine manufacturers, now investing heavily in hydrogen fuel cells and new energy powertrains.
Weifang, Shandong →SinoSynergy
中能国氢
Hydrogen fuel cell stack developer and manufacturer, a core company in Rugao's national hydrogen economy demonstration zone.
Rugao, Jiangsu →Shangshang Cable
江苏上上电缆集团
China's leading insulated wire and cable manufacturer. Produces specialty cables for nuclear power, wind energy, rail transit, and offshore applications.
Liyang, Jiangsu →Huapeng Transformer
江苏华鹏变压器
National top-10 transformer manufacturer with a national-level enterprise technology center. Products serve power grids across China.
Liyang, Jiangsu →Anko Smart Power
安靠智电
Leader in smart power transmission engineering, developing underground and submarine cable systems and GIL (gas-insulated transmission line) solutions.
Liyang, Jiangsu →