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For the first time, clean energy growth matched all of last year's rising electricity demand while fossil fuel use stayed flat. Solar power led the charge with a stunning one-third jump in generation.
India just installed enough renewable energy to power millions of homes, achieving the highest clean energy growth in its history. The milestone puts the nation five years ahead of its climate goals.
Global renewable energy smashed records in 2025, adding 692 gigawatts to reach 5,149 GW total capacity, with solar and wind accounting for nearly all new clean power. Africa achieved its highest growth ever at 15.9%, though experts say the continent needs faster progress to unlock its vast renewable potential.
Solar energy dominated the world's clean energy growth last year, accounting for three-quarters of all new renewable capacity while Africa celebrated its strongest expansion ever. The global renewable energy system just passed a major milestone, proving clean power is becoming the new normal.
Despite opposite political approaches, California and Texas now generate over one-third of America's solar and wind power. Both states prove clean energy can thrive through different paths, offering hope for nationwide progress.
As Australia's data centers prepare to triple their energy use by 2030, a breakthrough battery technology is solving the grid stability challenge while speeding up connections. Grid-forming battery systems are turning what could be an infrastructure crisis into a pathway for faster, more reliable clean energy growth.
Solar energy just had its best year ever in Germany, jumping 17% to power millions more homes. While other renewable sources dipped, solar panels kept Germany's clean energy dreams alive.
Solar energy just made history by generating more electricity than hydroelectric power across America for the first time ever. The clean energy source grew by an astonishing 35% in a single year, proving renewables are rapidly reshaping how we power our lives.
The world's largest emitter just hit a climate milestone: China's carbon dioxide emissions have been flat or falling for nearly two years straight. Clean energy growth is finally outpacing the nation's appetite for fossil fuels.
Solar power installations across Africa surged by 54 percent in 2025, marking the continent's fastest annual growth ever recorded. The Global Solar Council confirms Africa is rapidly accelerating toward clean energy independence.
Africa added 23.4 gigawatts of solar power in 2025, marking the fastest regional clean energy growth anywhere on Earth. The continent is on track to double its solar capacity by 2028, powered by $34 billion in new investments.
A former coal stronghold is becoming a solar powerhouse. Kentucky now ranks third in the nation for planned clean energy projects compared to existing capacity.
Zambia has signed a groundbreaking deal with Norway to get paid for reducing carbon emissions while expanding renewable energy. The partnership turns climate action into economic opportunity for the African nation. #