Global Electricity Mid-Year Insights 2025 | Ember
Global electricity demand grew by 2.6% (+369 TWh) in the first half of 2025. This increase was more than met by increases in solar (+306 TWh, +31%) and wind (+97 TWh,
Global renewable energy generation surpasses
The world''s wind and solar farms have generated more electricity than coal plants for the first time this year, marking a turning
Renewable energy exceeds global coal power generation for the
Global solar generation grew by a record 31% in the first half of the year, while wind generation grew by 7.7%, according to the report by the energy think tank Ember, which was...
FERC: Solar + wind made up 91% of new US
Solar and wind accounted for 91% of new US electrical generating capacity added in the H1 2025, according to data just released
WWEA Half-year Report 2025: Global Wind Power Growth
The first half of 2025 has been a defining period for the global wind energy sector – not only for its record-breaking growth but for the clarity it provides about the world''s energy
WWEA Half-year Report 2025
The first half of 2025 demonstrates the continued momentum and resilience of the global wind power sector. Driven by strong growth in China and steady expansion across major markets,
Solar and wind power has grown faster than
Global solar generation grew by a record 31% in the first half of the year, while wind generation grew by 7.7%, according to the report by the
Solar and wind met all electricity demand growth, leading to a
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
Global wind power growth accelerates in first half of 2025
Data from the World Wind Energy Association (WWEA) Half-year Report 2025 shows that the global wind power sector recorded strong growth in the first half of 2025, with
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