Energy & climate

Renewables at 49% Installed Capacity; 85.6% of New Builds

Global renewable energy capacity now represents 49% of all installed generation. In 2025, renewables comprised 85.6% of new generation additions. Solar 510 GW (74%); wind 159 GW.

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