NEW GLOBAL ENERGY REPORT: Fossil Fuel Era Is Over as the Economics of Renewables Prevails
The world reached a historic milestone in 2025 as clean energy met 100% of new global power demand, marking a turning point in the energy transition. This in-depth analysis explores the rapid growth of renewables, with solar and wind now outpacing fossil fuels in key economies like China, Japan, the US, UK, and EU. We break down the latest data from Ember's Global Electricity Review 2026, examining how record-breaking solar installations, wind farm expansions (including UK's Hornsea and Dogger Bank), and battery storage advancements are transforming energy security amid geopolitical tensions like the Ukraine War and US-Israel-Iran conflicts.
Key topics covered: - How 2025 became the year renewables overtook coal globally - Japan's solar surge (10% of electricity) and California's 100% clean energy milestones - The economic case for renewables: EVs now cheaper than petrol cars, battery tech breakthroughs (1,500km range in 6 minutes) - Policy shifts in the UK, EU, and beyond to accelerate clean energy adoption - The geopolitical implications of energy independence for nations involved in the Ukraine conflict - Expert reactions from Assaad Razzouk, Bloomberg Green, and Ember's latest reports
