Chinese coal power peaks
China’s coal-fired power generation decreased 1.9% in 2025, marking a historic shift driven by new non-fossil generation that has finally outpaced demand growth. Power demand grew 5% in China in 2025 (494 TWh), yet for the first time in a decade, coal-fired generation did not increase to meet demand.
Comment: Defining the 2026 smart factory
Today’s manufacturing industry has reached a new era entering the new year. If 2025 was defined by the cautious exploration of ‘experimental pilots’ and the collection of vast data lakes, 2026 marks the year that data finally gains a mind of its own.