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903 Global Growth In Solar 'the Largest Ever Observed For Any Source'

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BeauHD @ Slashdot · 04/21/2026 12:00 EDT

Global Growth In Solar 'the Largest Ever Observed For Any Source'

The IEA says 2025 marked a turning point for global energy, with solar posting the largest growth ever seen for any energy source and helping carbon-free power outpace rising demand. The trend led the agency to declare that the world has entered the "Age of Electricity." Ars Technica reports: The IEA report covers energy use, including the electrical grid, transportation, home heating, and other forms of consumption. As such, it can track how some of those uses are shifting, as electric vehicles displace so

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