Global production of ‘green’ electricity surges by record 9.8%

Asia generated 4,589TWh of renewable electricity in 2024 as global renewable generation rose 9.8% to a record 9,836TWh, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency.

Wind and solar surpass gas in global electricity generation for first time in April 2026

Wind and solar generated more electricity than gas globally for the first time ever in April 2026, according to new Ember data.

Wind and solar surpass gas in global electricity generation for first time in April 2026

Wind and solar generated more electricity than gas globally for the first time ever in April 2026, according to new Ember data.

IRENA: Renewables reach 31.7% of global electricity generation; solar generation grows 29.7% year-on-year

Renewable energy accounted for 31.7% of global electricity generation in 2024, with solar power contributing 2,105.8TWh, according to IRENA.

IRENA: Renewables reach 31.7% of global electricity generation; solar generation grows 29.7% year-on-year

Renewable energy accounted for 31.7% of global electricity generation in 2024, with solar power contributing 2,105.8TWh, according to IRENA.

Low-carbon electricity sources outpaced demand growth in 2025, driving fossil fuel decline

Solar and wind energy have grown quickly in recent years, but global electricity demand has grown faster. So while their share of electricit

Renewables reach 30% of US electricity generation in early 2026, EIA data shows

Renewables accounted for 30.0% of total US electrical generation during the first third of 2026, according to new EIA data.

Fastest Renewable Energy Growth Ever

The Renewable Energy Statistics 2026 released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) today shows that renewable electricity ge