In April, monthly global electricity generation from wind and solar power surpassed natural gas for the first time in history, hitting a historic 531 TWh according to data shared by Zeke Hausfather and the International Energy Agency.
You might not notice the shift day to day, but your local power grid is changing fast to keep up with modern life. Energy demands are surging worldwide due to rapid industrial growth and shifting climate patterns.
Here is what is driving this massive surge in renewable generation:
➖ Expanding data centers require constant, heavy electricity supplies.
➖ Rising global temperatures drive up daily air conditioning use.
➖ The shift toward electric vehicles adds millions of new charging loads.
While wind and solar reached a 22% share of total generation, natural gas lagged right behind at 20%, producing 477 TWh during that same month.
Clean technology is finally outgrowing fossil fuels when we need it most.
The green transition is no longer just a promise on paper.
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