Global fossil fuel power generation fell in 2025, driven by a historic decline in China and India, as rapid renewable energy expansion—particularly solar—outpaced electricity demand growth. For the first time this century, fossil generation dropped in both major Asian economies simultaneously. Renewables now account for a higher share of global electricity generation than coal.

Global fossil fuel power generation fell in 2025, driven by a historic decline in China and India, as rapid renewable energy expansion—particularly solar—outpaced electricity demand growth. For the first time this century, fossil generation dropped in both major Asian economies simultaneously. Renewables now account for a higher share of global electricity generation than coal. 

Key Findings on Global Fossil Fuel Drop
Declining Generation: -
Global fossil fuel-based electricity generation fell by 38 TWh, or 0.2%, in 2025.
Historic Reversal: -
China and India, which have driven fossil fuel growth for two decades, saw declines of 56 TWh (0.9%) and 52 TWh (3.3%) respectively, marking a historic turning point.
Coal Falls: -
Global coal power experienced a decline of 63 TWh, or 0.6%, falling to below one-third of the global electricity mix for the first time.
Renewable Surge: -
Clean energy generation rose by 887 TWh in 2025, exceeding the total electricity demand increase of 849 TWh, meaning new demand was met entirely by clean sources.
Solar Lead: -
Solar energy was the primary driver, meeting 75% of the net increase in global electricity demand, according to. Down To Earth.
Causes of the Shift
Rapid Renewables: -
Record-breaking solar and wind capacity additions are replacing, rather than just supplementing, fossil fuel use.
Demand Growth Met by Clean Energy: -
In 2025, new low-carbon power additions exceeded overall electricity demand growth, leaving no room for fossil fuel expansion.
Energy Security and Cost: -
The high cost of fossil fuels has accelerated investments in cleaner alternatives and energy storage technologies.
Regional Highlights
China: -
Fossil fuel generation fell for the first time since 2015 due to massive solar and wind deployment.
India: -
Record solar and wind generation, along with high hydropower output, reduced the need for coal.
European Union:-
 Coal power fell below 10% of total generation for the first time, say. 
Despite these developments, fossil fuels still make up over half of the global electricity supply. 
    International Energy Agency
Clean energy meets entire global demand growth as renewables overtake coal.
  According to Ember's Global Electricity Review 2026 , this shift pushed renewables to nearly 34 per cent of global electricity generation, overtaking coal.

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