China's energy transition accelerates with hydrogen and battery storage milestones

China's hydrogen production capacity tops 51M tonnes, green hydrogen scaling fast with 53% of global renewable H2 capacity; 5,500km pipeline plan and 160% H1 investment surge. World's largest LFP grid-forming BESS (4 GWh) online in Inner Mongolia. China targets modern coal industry for energy security: 87% large modern mines and 75% intelligent mines by 2030. Coal power share fell below 50% for first time, renewables at 60.7% of installed capacity.