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Global growth in solar 'the largest ever observed for any source'
Solar added approximately 600 terawatt-hours of generation globally in 2025—the largest increase ever recorded in a single year for any power technology. Solar was the single biggest contributor to gl
Solar added approximately 600 terawatt-hours of generation globally in 2025—the largest increase ever recorded in a single year for any power technology. Solar was the single biggest contributor to global energy supply growth in 2025, accounting for more than 25% of the increase, marking the first time a modern renewable has led global primary energy growth.
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Source: Ars Technica | 2026-04-21