Gas share in global electricity mix declines for fifth straight year as renewables outcompete on cost
By
Joshua S Hill
Right out the toaster. Reliable, with some real depth.
Summary
A new analysis from global energy think tank Ember reveals that the gas share in the global electricity mix has fallen for the fifth consecutive year, declining from 23.9% in 2020 to 21.8% in 2025. While gas generation rose slightly in absolute terms, its growth has slowed significantly as cheaper solar and wind capacity increasingly meet rising electricity demand. Nearly half of the world's gas-generating economies have already passed peak gas power generation, signaling a structural shift in global energy markets driven by renewable energy economics.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledThe gas share in the global electricity mix has fallen for the fifth consecutive year, with nearly half of the world's gas-generating economies already passing peak gas power generation.
The gas share in the global electricity mix has declined from 23.9 per cent in 2020 to 21.8 per cent in 2025.
While gas generation in fact rose slightly in absolute terms, its growth has slowed with the increase in solar and wind capacity increasingly meeting rising electricity demand.
You might also wanna read
UK Avoids £1 Billion in Gas Imports Through Record Wind and Solar Generation in March 2026
Analysis shows the UK avoided £1 billion in gas imports in March 2026 due to record electricity generation from wind and solar power. Wind g
carbonbrief.org·2mo ago
Solar Power Becomes World's Leading Energy Source for New Capacity, IEA Reports
The International Energy Agency's 2026 Global Energy Review reveals that solar power has become the world's leading source of new energy cap
electrek.co·1mo ago
Solar Power Met 61% of US Electricity Demand Growth in 2025
A new analysis from energy think tank Ember reveals that solar power accounted for 61% of the growth in US electricity demand in 2025, handl
electrek.co·4mo agoAnalysis: Tracking the Decoupling of German Electricity Prices from Natural Gas
This article examines whether German electricity prices have decoupled from natural gas prices, explaining that decoupling occurs when renew
Data Center Energy Demand Drives Global Surge in Gas Power Plant Construction
The article reports on a significant global surge in gas-fired power plant construction, primarily driven by growing energy demands from dat
The Verge·4mo ago
UK Secures Record 6.4GW Renewable Energy Capacity in Latest Auction, Making Onshore Wind and Solar 50% Cheaper Than Gas
The UK government has secured a record 6.4 gigawatts of solar, onshore wind, and tidal power in its latest renewable energy auction (AR7a),
carbonbrief.org·4mo ago