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Global Renewable Capacity Hit 49% of Installed Power In 2025

IRENA data shows solar led the surge, but regional gaps persist

April 9, 2026

/ Meghana Prasad
/ Markets & Policy, Renewable Energy
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The global energy transition continued to accelerate in 2025, with renewable energy accounting for 49% of total installed power capacity worldwide, according to a recent report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).

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