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Renewables Surpass Coal Globally as Solar Soars

10/8/2025

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Renewables Surpass Coal

In H1 2025, renewables surpassed coal globally, generating 5,072 TWh vs 4,896 TWh.
Solar led growth, 83% of the rise, up 31% year-on-year.
China cut fossil generation by 2% and India reduced coal by 3.1% and gas by 34%.
U.S. and EU relied more on fossil fuels as demand rose and renewables lagged, with U.S. coal up 17%.

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IEA Adjusts Renewables Forecast

International Energy Agency (IEA) trims its 2030 renewable forecast by 900 GW, now 4,600 GW, led by solar.
India becomes second-largest renewables market and is expected to meet its 2030 targets.
The United States faces 50% growth reduction due to policy shifts, including tax-credit phase-out.
Solar PV accounts for about 80% of capacity, with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan contributing.

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Renewables Surpass Coal

In H1 2025, renewables surpassed coal globally, generating 5,072 TWh vs 4,896 TWh.
Solar led growth, 83% of the rise, up 31% year-on-year.
China cut fossil generation by 2% and India reduced coal by 3.1% and gas by 34%.
U.S. and EU relied more on fossil fuels as demand rose and renewables lagged, with U.S. coal up 17%.

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