New global energy data shows 814 gigawatts of wind and solar capacity were installed in 2025, a 17% increase from the year before. Total capacity has now surpassed 4 terawatts worldwide. Solar is driving most of the growth, with nearly four gigawatts added for every one gigawatt of wind, accelerating the shift to clean electricity.
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World adds record wind and solar capacity in 2025

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New global energy data shows 814 gigawatts of wind and solar capacity were installed in 2025, a 17% increase from the year before. Total capacity has now surpassed 4 terawatts worldwide. Solar is driving most of the growth, with nearly four gigawatts added for every one gigawatt of wind, accelerating the shift to clean electricity.

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