Despite what's happening in the USA, renewables are winning globally
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- Renewable energy investment set a new global record in the first half of 2025 despite U.S. setbacks.
- Wind and solar power are outpacing global energy demand growth, displacing fossil fuel-generated power.
- Renewables surpassed coal in the global energy mix for the first time in 2025.
- The International Energy Agency (IEA) projects installed renewable power capacity will more than double by 2030.
- Solar power met over 80% of new global energy demand in early 2025, driven by China and India.
- U.S. and EU saw increases in fossil fuel generation due to policy challenges and weather conditions.
- The IEA lowered U.S. renewable capacity growth expectations by 50%, impacting global projections.
- Experts believe renewables will continue growing rapidly despite political and policy obstacles.