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Renewables on the Verge of Overtaking Coal Globally As Demand Surges: IEA

Wind and solar are projected to generate 5,000 TWh in 2025 and approach 6,000 TWh by 2026

August 7, 2025

/ Arjun Joshi
/ Market & Policy, Renewable Energy
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Renewable energy is set to achieve a historic milestone by overtaking coal-fired generation either in 2025 or by 2026 at the latest, according to the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) Electricity Mid-Year Update 2025.

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