Renewable energy passes 30% of world’s electricity supply

Renewable energy surpassed 30% of the global electricity supply last year, driven largely by significant increases in wind and solar power. A report by climate thinktank Ember highlights this milestone, noting that renewables' growth from 19% in 2000 to over 30% has significantly curbed the rise in fossil fuel use. Solar energy, in particular, has emerged as a dominant force, becoming the largest source of new electricity for the second consecutive year. The shift towards renewables is poised to continue, with expectations of a 2% decline in fossil fuel generation globally in the near future.