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Renewables Surpass Demand as Fossil Fuels Stall in 2025

11/14/2025

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In 2025, solar and wind energy outpaced global electricity demand, causing fossil fuel generation to stagnate for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Solar generation rose by 498 TWh (31%), and wind by 137 TWh, totaling 635 TWh and exceeding the 603 TWh rise in demand.
Ember reports that clean energy accounts for 43% of global electricity in 2025, reflecting renewables meeting all new demand in China and India.

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Story summary

In 2025, solar and wind energy outpaced global electricity demand, causing fossil fuel generation to stagnate for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Solar generation rose by 498 TWh (31%), and wind by 137 TWh, totaling 635 TWh and exceeding the 603 TWh rise in demand.
Ember reports that clean energy accounts for 43% of global electricity in 2025, reflecting renewables meeting all new demand in China and India.