US EditionRenewable energy produces more electricity than coal for the first time, report says
Solar and wind power grew 7.7% in H1 2025, meeting all new electricity demand and causing a slight decline in coal use, according to Ember's global analysis.
- In the first half of 2025, renewable energy surpassed coal as the largest electricity generation source, representing 34.3% of global supply, while coal accounted for 33.1%, according to Ember.
- China invested around $625 billion in clean energy in 2024, supporting strong growth in renewables, as reported by the International Energy Agency .
- Despite strong renewable growth, the IEA warns that the world will not meet the 2030 target to triple renewable capacity, expecting only a 4,600 gigawatt gain by then.
- The share of renewables in global electricity rose to 34.3%, while coal fell to 33.1%, highlighting a milestone in energy transition efforts, as reported by Ember.
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In the first half of 2025 more electricity was produced from renewable sources worldwide for the first time than from coal. This is shown by figures from the think tank Ember. According to this, the production of green electricity was significantly increased, especially in the case of solar and wind energy.
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