Global Renewable Capacity Additions Expected to Surge to 793 GW in 2025
Ember forecasts global renewable additions will reach 793 GW in 2025, representing an 11% increase compared to 717 GW in 2024[6]. Solar and wind growth is meeting all new electricity demand in the first three quarters of 2025, with Ember forecasting no growth for fossil fuels in 2025[7]. This milestone underscores the accelerating energy transition, though experts warn that even faster growth is needed to meet the COP28 goal of tripling global renewable capacity to 11.2 TW by 2030[5].
Renewables Generated More Electricity Than Coal Globally for First Time in 2025
In a historic milestone, renewables generated more electricity globally than coal for the first time in 2025[2]. Solar and wind are now the cheapest sources of power, with clean energy industries creating jobs and driving innovation[2]. The shift reflects accelerating renewable policies across multiple regions, with countries like Chile and India leading through record solar and wind investments[2].
U.S. Department of Energy Terminates Hundreds of Clean Energy Project Grants
The Department of Energy announced plans to terminate hundreds of grants issued through the Offices of Clean Energy Demonstrations and Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy[1]. Many solar-related initiatives and projects could be impacted by these cuts, including efforts to expand training for operations and maintenance technicians[1]. The move represents a significant reversal in federal clean energy support at a time when global renewable deployment is accelerating rapidly