For the first time, renewable energy sources have generated more electricity globally than coal.
16.11.2025
Solar and wind power are no longer just keeping up with global electricity demand — they are surpassing it.According to new analysis by the energy research center Ember, in the first half of 2025 the combined generation from solar and wind exceeded the growth in global electricity demand. This shift led to a decline in both coal and gas production compared to the same period last year.For the first time in history, renewables have produced more energy worldwide than coal.“We are seeing the first signs of a decisive turning point,” said Ember’s senior electricity analyst, Malgorzata Wiatrós-Motyka.“Solar and wind are now growing... read more
