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Renewable Energy Surpasses Coal in Global Power Generation

10/17/2025

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Renewables Surpass Coal

In the first half of 2025, renewable energy surpassed coal in global power generation, producing about 5,100 terawatt-hours versus coal's 4,900.
Solar generation rose 31% in early 2025 and accounted for over 80% of the rise in global electricity demand, with China providing over half of solar growth.
The International Energy Agency projects global renewable capacity will more than double by 2030, despite a slowdown in the United States.

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Renewables Face Challenges

India's renewable energy sector faces challenges as Assam withdraws clean energy subsidies, creating uncertainty for green hydrogen projects.
In Rajasthan, stranded renewable assets result from inadequate transmission infrastructure, with 8 GW of projects affected.
A comprehensive green power transmission roadmap is essential, focusing on energy storage and strategic planning.
Advances in N-Type and tandem solar cells could boost efficiency and support India's goals.

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Renewables Surpass Coal

In the first half of 2025, renewable energy surpassed coal in global power generation, producing about 5,100 terawatt-hours versus coal's 4,900.
Solar generation rose 31% in early 2025 and accounted for over 80% of the rise in global electricity demand, with China providing over half of solar growth.
The International Energy Agency projects global renewable capacity will more than double by 2030, despite a slowdown in the United States.

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