In a first, wind and solar generated more power than gas globally in April 2026
In April 2026, wind and solar energy generated more electricity than gas for the first time, producing 22% of the world's electricity compared to gas's 20%. Together, wind and solar generated a record 531 terawatt-hours (TWh), surpassing gas's output of 477 TWh by 54 TWh.
electrek.co
3 min
6/4/2026
In a first, wind and solar generated more power than gas globally in April 2026
In April 2026, wind and solar energy generated more electricity than gas for the first time, producing 22% of the world's electricity compared to gas's 20%. Together, wind and solar generated a record 531 terawatt-hours (TWh), surpassing gas's output of 477 TWh by 54 TWh.
electrek.co
3 min
6/4/2026
In a first, wind and solar generated more power than gas globally in April 2026
In April 2026, wind and solar energy generated more electricity than gas for the first time, producing 22% of the world's electricity compared to gas's 20%. Together, wind and solar generated a record 531 terawatt-hours (TWh), surpassing gas's output of 477 TWh by 54 TWh.
electrek.co
3 min
6/4/2026
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