In a first, world gets more power from renewables than coal

Dan McCarthy | Source: Canary Media | Posted 10/13/2025

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The world is still burning through enormous amounts of coal, but the energy source is stagnating as renewables — and solar in particular — soar.

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Renewable energy has achieved a significant milestone by producing more electricity than coal for the first time in history during the first half of 2025, according to the clean-energy think tank Ember. This achievement is largely attributed to the rapid growth of solar energy, which has seen its share of global electricity generation more than double in just four years, from 3.8% in 2021 to 8.8% in 2025. Wind power has also contributed to this growth, helping to meet new electricity demand and displacing some fossil fuel use.

Despite this progress, coal remains the largest source of electricity worldwide, and its generation has not significantly decreased, with power plants consuming more coal in the first half of 2025 than in the same period in 2021. While coal power is stagnant, the rise of renewables, particularly solar, indicates a positive trend towards cleaner energy sources. For a sustainable energy future, it is essential that the growth of renewables continues and accelerates, leading to a decline in coal and gas usage.

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