By 2026, solar and wind energy will each surpass nuclear power, marking a global shift as renewables become the dominant sources of electricity ahead of coal and nuclear.
Technological advancements, cost reductions, and climate policies are accelerating solar and wind adoption. Solar grew 9x and wind 3x over a decade, transforming global electricity generation trends.
By 2025, renewables overtake coal. In 2026, wind and solar each surpass nuclear. By 2029, solar will lead all renewables, followed by wind overtaking hydropower in 2030.
China’s solar will surpass coal by 2026. In the U.S., wind and solar will become top sources, rapidly replacing coal and gas in electricity generation nationwide.