China's Green Tech Surge: 310 Gigawatts Added in Nine Months

China installed 310 gigawatts of new renewable energy capacity in the first nine months of this year. This marks a 47.7% increase from the same period last year. The National Energy Administration reports this new capacity makes up 84.4% of all new power installations in the country. The growth is part of a major shift in China's energy strategy. Analysts say this is more than just building capacity. It represents a full reconstruction of the national energy system. China is moving from a fossil fuel-based model to a new "electro-industrial order." This new system centers on electricity from renewable sources. It aims to power both the economy and modern industry in the 21st century.