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World sets record with 814 GW of new wind and solar capacity in 2025
In 2025, global additions of wind and solar capacity reached a record 814 gigawatts (GW), marking a 17% increase from 2024. Solar installations accounted for 647 GW, up 11% year-on-year, while wind capacity surged 47% to 167 GW.
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- U.S. Energy Information Administration report on wind and solar electricity generationeia.gov
- Ember Energy report on global wind and solar capacity additionsember-energy.org
- Electrek coverage of record wind and solar growthelectrek.co