In a first, wind and solar generated more power than gas globally in April 2026

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According to Ember, wind and solar produced 22% of the world's electricity in April 2026, surpassing gas at 20%. They generated a record 531 TWh of electricity, 54 TWh more than gas plants.

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Historic milestone in renewable energy, marking the first time wind and solar generated more power than gas globally.

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Wind and solar generated more power than gas globally in April 2026

6/4/2026, 9:00:58 PM

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