Global renewables overtake coal in electricity production for the first time

A global report indicates renewables have surpassed coal in global electricity production for the first time in about a century, with solar energy cited as the engine of an era of 'clean growth' worldwide. The shift highlights solar as the core driver of the rebound toward cleaner energy and suggests a broad realignment of the global electricity mix.

The analysis notes that solar generation is the fastest-growing source, signaling a sustained transition toward lower-emission energy and with potential implications for markets, policy directions, and climate objectives as the world adjusts to the new energy landscape.