# Hydropower

Stability Above All: China’s Energy Mix Tilts Back to Thermal and Hydro as Renewables Slump

China's industrial power generation grew 1.4% in March 2026, driven by a resurgence in coal-fired thermal power and hydropower. Despite the ongoing green transition, wind and nuclear output faced sharp declines, highlighting Beijing's continued reliance on traditional energy sources to maintain grid stability and industrial momentum.