(Yicai Global) Aug. 23 -- China's photovoltaic power generation, as well as installed capacity, both rose over one year, according to the National Energy Administration.

In the first half, solar power generation climbed 30 percent to 106.7 billion kilowatt-hours from the same period of last year, according to the latest data from the NEA.

By the end of June, installed capacity increased 20 percent from a previous year to 185.6 gigawatts.

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