A new report reveals that, for the first time in 2024, global renewable energy generation outpaced coal, underscoring a major advance in the shift toward cleaner electricity. Wind and solar installations jointly delivered 30% of the world’s power last year, while coal’s contribution dropped to 29%. This milestone reflects both the swift build-out of green energy capacity and continued cost declines. Experts point to surging investment in renewables and tougher climate policies—particularly in China, the United States and Europe—as key drivers of this change. Analysts say the data confirm that renewables are now not only economically competitive but also indispensable for cutting carbon emissions in the power sector.