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Energy Milestone: Last Year Clean Sources Covered All Demand Growth for Electricity for the First Time
The global energy sector is entering a new phase, faster than expected. The latest report from Ember shows that 2025 marked a turning point: the growth in electricity demand was fully covered by clean sources, while fossil fuel production stagnated.
TL;DR
- In 2025, clean energy sources covered all the growth in electricity demand, while fossil fuel production stagnated.
- Renewable energy sources surpassed coal in total electricity generation for the first time.
- Solar energy led the global energy transition, meeting three-quarters of the demand growth in 2025.
- China and India, traditionally major drivers of fossil fuel growth, saw declines in their fossil fuel production.
- The cost of energy storage systems significantly decreased, while installed capacity increased, aiding the integration of solar energy.
- The global energy transition is no longer a future prospect but an ongoing process, with clean energy taking the lead.