China installed over half of all new wind and solar capacity globally last year. In May alone, the nation added enough renewable energy to power Poland entirely. Photographer Weimin Chu has documented this explosive growth using drones, capturing the sheer scale of projects from eastern cities to remote western deserts.

Chu's three-year project reveals how these massive installations interact with the terrain. His aerial images, influenced by traditional Chinese ink paintings, showcase the geometry of sprawling wind farms and solar arrays. He realized this industrial transformation was the story of our time, yet remained largely unrecorded.

Greenpeace featured Chu's work in an award-winning exhibition, highlighting China's shift toward renewables. From solar panels on rooftops to colossal wind turbines in Guizhou, the buildout is nationwide. This rapid expansion cements China's role as the world's dominant force in clean energy production.