One of these categories — electricity generation — has seen solar and wind grow worldwide from almost zero in the early 2000s to 13% in 2023, and more than 14% in the U.S. That outpaced growth of any ...

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In 2025, renewable energy sources surpassed coal to become the largest contributor to global electricity generation, marking a symbolic turning point in the energy transition. Renewables accounted for ...

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Many Americans don’t realize that renewable energy no longer requires sacrificing cost savings for environmental protection.

Last year was a huge victory for the UK’s renewable sector, with project approvals hitting an all-time high and offshore wind farms providing nearly 17 per cent of national electricity output. On 5 ...

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U.S. renewables hit a record 26% of all electricity generated in 2025, up 10% from the prior year, despite Trump administration policy opposition. The falling costs of solar and wind technology have ...

Renewable energy reached nearly 25% of U.S. power generation in June, up from 18% last year. Texas, California and other states continue setting wind, solar and battery storage records as utilities ...

Corporate America is doubling down on renewable energy, even as confidence falters over whether the transition to cleaner power is meeting their sustainability goals. The 2025 Forbes Research State of ...

Crossover Wind, a 135-megawatt wind farm near Wynne, is now online. The farm's 33 Vestas 4.5MW turbines, designed to produce enough electricity to power 50,000 houses, have been operating since June.