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Renewables Surge to 40.9% of Global Electricity in 2024

4/8/2025

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In a historic milestone for clean energy, renewables and nuclear power produced 40.9% of global electricity in 2024, the highest since the 1940s. Solar energy surged, contributing 474 TWh and representing 6.9% of total generation. This remarkable growth, driven by China and India, signals a powerful global transition towards sustainable energy, overcoming political hurdles along the way.

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In a historic milestone for clean energy, renewables and nuclear power produced 40.9% of global electricity in 2024, the highest since the 1940s. Solar energy surged, contributing 474 TWh and representing 6.9% of total generation. This remarkable growth, driven by China and India, signals a powerful global transition towards sustainable energy, overcoming political hurdles along the way.