Renewables Surpass Coal as Leading Global Power Source in 2025
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For the first time globally, renewable energy sources like solar and wind have surpassed coal in power generation in the first half of 2025, driven by rapid growth in renewables and a decline in fossil fuel use, marking a significant shift towards cleaner energy and a potential decline in fossil fuel dependence.
- In a first, renewables generate more power than coal globally Electrek
- Renewables overtake coal as world's biggest source of electricity BBC
- Global renewable energy generation surpasses coal for first time The Guardian
- Global Electricity Mid-Year Insights 2025 ember-energy.org
- Solar and wind power has grown faster than electricity demand this year, report says AP News
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