Renewables Surpass Coal Generation Globally, Marking Historic Energy Inflection

Global renewable energy generation exceeded coal-fired power for the first time in H1 2025, driven by 31% solar growth and China's renewable capacity hitting 1,800 GW. This milestone represents a fundamental shift in the global energy mix, with renewables now comprising 61% of China's total capacity and demonstrating the accelerating displacement of fossil fuel baseload power.