Solar and wind are booming in 2025, but global targets lag behind

The week in 5 numbers: Gas valuations soar, but solar leads new capacity

Other figures show a continued contraction in manufacturing, rising wind prices and interest in 765-kV power lines.

Solar and wind are booming in 2025, but global targets lag behind

The world is barreling toward another record-breaking year of solar and wind deployment in 2025, says a new analysis from energy think tank Ember. If current trends continue, we could actually triple global renewable capacity by 2030 – but only if governments catch up to what’s already happening on the ground. more…

Solar and wind met all electricity demand growth, leading to a slight fall in fossil fuel generation

Solar and wind outpaced the growth in global electricity demand in the first half of 2025, resulting in a very small decline in both coal and gas, compared to the same period last year. New analysis from Ember shows that record solar growth and steady wind expansion are reshaping the global power mix, as renewables overtake coal for the first time on record. “We are seeing the first signs of a crucial turning point,” said Małgorzata Wiatros-Moty…

Renewable additions in 2025 are once again expected to surge, putting tripling within reach

Solar additions have risen to record levels. The challenge now is to maintain this growth, while also stepping up on wind.