Global News Podcast Renewable energy now world's biggest power source
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Oct 7, 2025 Solar and wind energy have officially surpassed coal as the world's top power source, driven by rapid growth in countries like China and India. Meanwhile, negotiations for a Gaza ceasefire continue amid the second anniversary of the Hamas attacks. Nobel Prize winners shed light on immune regulation, potentially impacting cancer treatment. In North Korea, rampant wildlife hunting threatens species due to severe food shortages. Additionally, researchers explore cryopreserving butterfly eggs for conservation, and Instagram marks 15 years of influencing global media.
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Renewables Outpace Fossil Fuels Globally
- Solar and wind met 100% of new global electricity demand in H1, enabling a slight decline in coal and gas use.
- China added more solar and wind capacity than the rest of the world combined, driving the shift.
Clean Energy Growth Is Uneven
- The global clean energy transition is uneven, with developing countries often leading growth.
- While China and India outpaced demand, some developed regions saw rising coal and gas due to faster electricity demand.
Solar Plus Batteries Create Cheap Round-The-Clock Power
- Solar PV costs collapsed and batteries fell in price, creating cheap round-the-clock power in sunny regions.
- Adair Turner predicts rapid solar-plus-battery takeoff, especially across the global sunbelt and Africa.