Big news, fam! Global renewable electricity generation just overtook coal for the first time ever—thanks to a major clean energy boom in the Chinese mainland. 🎉
Analysis by think tank Ember shows that in H1 2025, renewable power edged out coal. The Chinese mainland drove this shift, accounting for 55% of global solar growth and 82% of wind generation increases. Massive! 🚀
This ramp-up met all of the Chinese mainland’s electricity demand growth, cutting fossil fuel generation by 2%. 🌿
Even cooler: the Chinese mainland saw the largest drop in power sector CO₂ emissions—down 46 million tonnes—offsetting emission rises in the U.S. and EU. 🌍
By early 2025, the Chinese mainland’s combined wind and solar capacity officially surpassed its total coal capacity. This milestone seals a long-term shift toward clean energy and sets the stage for a global move away from fossil fuels. 🎯
What’s next? Keep an eye on innovations like next-gen solar panels, smart grids, and energy storage. This green wave is just getting started, and it’s shaping the future of our planet and our tech-driven lives. ⚡️
Ride the renewable revolution—our planet will thank you! 🌱
Reference(s):
China drives historic global energy pivot as renewables overtake coal
cgtn.com
