Find uplifting stories about heroes, innovations, and solutions
18999 results for "global energy"
For the first time ever, solar energy contributed the largest share of global electricity demand growth, meeting more than a quarter of the world's increased energy needs. The clean energy milestone signals a fundamental shift in how humanity powers itself.
Global clean energy trade bounced back to $479 billion in 2025, proving the green transition can withstand political headwinds. The numbers show countries are doubling down on renewable technology even during uncertain times.
Battery and energy storage technologies are leading a global innovation boom, with over 150 breakthroughs identified in 2025. Energy security is now driving more innovation than cost or climate concerns. #
The world is entering a new "Age of Electricity" where renewable energy and nuclear power will supply half of all global electricity by 2030, up from 42% today. This historic shift marks the first time clean energy sources will overtake coal, powered by record solar installations and surging electricity demand worldwide.
The world added a record-breaking 692 gigawatts of renewable energy last year, marking the biggest annual jump in clean power capacity ever recorded. Solar and wind power now account for nearly 97% of all new renewable installations, making energy systems more resilient against global crises.
Nigeria is calling on global partners to help deliver affordable, cleaner energy to its people. The country's oil rig count jumped from 8 to 69 in four years while securing $8 billion in new investments.
Despite a major energy crisis triggered by the Iran war, solar and wind power kept coal use flat globally while fossil fuel generation actually fell. The feared "coal comeback" never happened.
For the first time in history, solar energy led global energy supply growth, providing a quarter of all new energy demand in 2025. The milestone marks a turning point in the world's shift away from fossil fuels.
Solar power contributed more to global energy growth than any other source in 2025, marking a historic first. Battery storage installations also shattered records, outpacing even the fastest year for gas plant construction.
Renewable energy just made history as the world's biggest source of new energy supply in 2025, with solar power alone driving 71% of that growth. It's a turning point that shows clean energy is finally racing ahead, even as the world's appetite for power hits record highs.
Electric vehicles now make up one in four new car sales worldwide, while renewable energy has officially surpassed coal in global electricity generation. A new tracker reveals exactly where the clean energy revolution is winning and where it needs urgent support.
India just became one of the world's hottest destinations for renewable energy investment after unveiling a $300 billion opportunity at the World Economic Forum. Global leaders are backing the country's clean energy transition with renewed confidence and long-term commitments.
Despite economic turmoil and political tensions, clean energy investment has surged to twice that of fossil fuels, proving the global energy transition is unstoppable. Africa is poised to lead the charge with solar power booming and COP32 heading to Addis Ababa.
For the first time in over a century, renewable energy sources generated more of the world's electricity than coal in 2025. Solar and wind power led the historic shift as clean energy costs continue to fall worldwide.
Major clean energy groups are joining forces to help governments break free from fossil fuel price shocks with a practical five-step action plan. Six leading renewable energy organizations just released a roadmap to faster, cheaper, and more stable power.
The world added a record 692 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity in 2025, enough to power hundreds of millions of homes. Clean energy now makes up 86% of all new power capacity built worldwide.
For the first time outside a pandemic, wind and solar together added more energy worldwide than any single fossil fuel in 2025. The milestone marks a turning point in how the world powers itself, even as total energy use hit record highs.
The world is gearing up for a massive expansion in battery production that could supercharge the clean energy revolution. By 2030, global manufacturing capacity will far exceed demand, potentially driving down costs for electric vehicles and renewable energy storage.
The cost of solar energy has plummeted 90% in just a decade, making it the cheapest power source for much of the world. This price collapse is fueling an unprecedented renewable energy boom that's finally starting to bend the curve on global carbon emissions.
The world's leading wind energy organization just released an emergency action plan to help countries escape the cycle of fossil fuel price shocks forever. Their five-step blueprint could protect economies from future energy crises while speeding up affordable, homegrown wind power.
Showing 20 of 18999