US EditionRenewable Energy Outpaces Coal for Electricity Generation in Historic First, Report Says
- Renewable energy sources have surpassed coal for the first time in the global energy mix, according to a report by Ember.
- The International Energy Agency predicts that installed renewable power capacity will more than double by 2030, despite a reduction in U.S. growth expectations.
- China and India significantly increased solar energy output, contributing to a global decline in coal-generated power in the first half of 2025.
- Fossil fuel generation rose in the U.S. by 17%, contrasting with the overall growth of renewables globally.
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As Trump champions fossil fuels, the world is betting on renewable energy
If you live in the U.S., you could be forgiven for thinking that renewable energy is on the outs. In July, Congress voted to rapidly phase out longstanding tax credit support for wind and solar power, and the Trump administration has taken seemingly every step in its power to halt the development of individual wind and solar projects — even as domestic electricity demand rises and new sources of electricity become more important than ever. But …
The UN salutes two reports showing the unstoppable momentum of clean energy. In the first half of 2025 they covered the entire increase in global electricity demand and it is already projected that 2025 may be the first year in which fossil fuel generation will experience a decline
The generation of energy from the sun and wind has for the first time in history surpassed that produced with coal, marking a before and after in the world energy transition. This milestone was recorded during the first half of 2025, according to the report of the climate organization Ember, which analyzes the behavior of the global electrical system. This change is not only symbolic, but structural: it represents a significant acceleration towa…
This year marks a turning point in global energy production. For the first time, according to the BBC, renewable energies – especially solar and wind energy – not only meet the rising demand for electricity, but also exceed fossil fuels such as coal. This progress, much expected in the fight against climate change, paves the way for a cleaner future. Impressive growth of green energies Global solar energy production jumped by 31% in the first ha…
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