Renewables grew to almost 50% of global electricity capacity in 2025

The growth was led by a leap ​in solar capacity, which grew by ⁠511 gigawatts in 2025 to 2,392 GW.

Renewables grew to almost 50% of global electricity capacity in 2025
Renewables grew to almost 50% of global electricity capacity in 2025 Photo: The Japan Times

Solar panels sit on the roof of a residential property in Sydney, Australia, on March 30
Global solar capacity grew by ⁠511 gigawatts in 2025 to 2,392 GW
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In all, renewables provided 34% of global electricity.It has yet to publish its full-year data for 2025.

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