Renewables have started generating more electricity than coal

The planet has achieved a historic first as, in the first half of 2025, renewables produced more electricity than coal. Global electricity demand actually grew in that time - but a surge in new solar and wind capacity more than covered the increase. In total, renewables' share of the energy mix grew to 34.3%, while coal generation fell to 33.1%. Find out more in this video, along with three more recent noteworthy stories from the energy sector. After several years of slow momentum, global progress on the energy transition has accelerated. The World Economic Forum’s Energy Transition Index benchmarks nations on their current energy performance and the readiness of their enabling environment.