Renewable Energy Generation Surpasses Coal for First Time as Global Growth Accelerates

IRENA reports renewable power generation achieved its fastest growth ever, with global capacity additions outpacing all previous years. The agency notes solar and wind installations drove the surge, expanding clean output dramatically across continents.

IEA mid‑year data shows renewables grew the most among all energy sources, surpassing gas and nuclear in new capacity, indicating a shift toward low‑carbon power in the global electricity mix globally.

The Guardian highlights that worldwide renewable generation now exceeds coal output for the first time, a milestone driven by record‑high solar farms and offshore wind farms delivering unprecedented megawatt levels in major markets.

CNN points to unexpected leaders such as Vietnam and Morocco, whose rapid deployment of rooftop solar and wind projects contributed significantly to the global surge, showing that emerging economies can accelerate clean transitions in the next decade.