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Elon Musk: China's Energy Boom to Triple US Output by Next Year, Driven by Solar

  • Elon Musk stated China's electricity generation is rapidly expanding, with solar as the primary growth driver.
  • Musk predicts China's electricity output will surpass America's by a factor of three by 2025.
  • A report cited by Musk indicates China held 33.2% of global electricity generation in 2025, more than double the USA's 14.2%.
  • Musk made a surprise appearance at the World Economic Forum in Davos, discussing EVs, AI, and clean energy.
  • He emphasized solar energy's potential, noting high US tariff barriers for solar and suggesting a small US Southwest area could power the entire nation.

Why It Matters: Elon Musk highlights China's rapid solar-driven energy growth, projecting it to triple US output soon.

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