Renewable energy dominated new power capacity installations in 2025, with solar leading at 511 GW added globally - equivalent to 1.4 GW installed daily. Solar now represents the largest renewable capacity source at 2.4 TW total, though its actual energy generation still trails wind due to lower capacity factors. Wind and hydro also saw significant growth with 160 GW and 18 GW added respectively, accelerating the global transition to clean energy.
Background
The global energy sector is undergoing a rapid transition from fossil fuels to renewable sources to address climate change and achieve decarbonization goals. Solar and wind power have seen dramatic cost reductions making them increasingly competitive with traditional energy sources.
- Source
- Ars Technica
- Published
- Apr 3, 2026 at 01:00 AM
- Score
- 7.0 / 10