 shows renewables generated 33.8% of global electricity in 2025, narrowly surpassing coal at 33.0%. The shift was driven largely by rapid growth in solar and wind power across China, Europe, and the United States.

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> Data from [Ember](https://ember-energy.org/latest-insights/global-electricity-review-2026/) shows renewables generated 33.8% of global electricity in 2025, narrowly surpassing coal at 33.0%. The shift was driven largely by rapid growth in solar and wind power across China, Europe, and the United States.
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> [**🔗 visualcapitalist.com**](https://www.visualcapitalist.com/renewables-beat-coal-for-the-first-time-since-1919/)