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2026-09-23

Solar Overtook Wind in Global Power Generation in 2025, Both Near 2,700 TWh

Solar Overtook Wind in Global Power Generation in 2025, Both Near 2,700 TWh

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World electricity generation by renewable source (TWh), 2000-2025 | Solar passed wind in 2025 at ~2,700 TWh each, after wind overtook bioenergy around 2010

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