Wind & Solar Generate 22% of Power, Surpass Gas April
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- Ember reports that wind and solar generated 531 TWh of electricity in April 2026, accounting for 22 % of global electricity, outpacing gas at 477 TWh (20 %).
- Wind and solar output rose 13 % year‑over‑year in April 2026, with notable gains in China (+14 %), the EU (+13 %), the UK (+35 %), the US (+8 %), Australia (+17 %), Chile (+24 %), and Brazil (+4 %).
- Indonesia plans to develop 100 GW of solar‑plus‑storage capacity, according to the Global Renewables Alliance.
- South Korea aims to triple its renewable capacity to 100 GW by 2030, accelerating deployment.
- Coal saw no resurgence as gas generation stayed limited, despite energy‑security concerns.
Why it matters: Renewable developers and countries cutting fossil‑fuel imports gain as wind‑solar now supply 22 % of electricity, outpacing gas by 54 TWh, while gas producers lose market share amid volatile prices.
