Science2 hOctober 21, 2026, 23:44

Solar Outpaced Nuclear in Global Electricity Generation for First Time

According to the WNISR 2026 report, solar generation grew about 30% in 2025 while nuclear rose just 1.1%, with solar surpassing nuclear in annual output for the first time. Nuclear's share of global electricity fell to 8.8%, its lowest in roughly 45 years. Solar capacity grew 510 GW to 2,383 GW.

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Solar Outpaced Nuclear in Global Electricity Generation for First Time

Solar generation grew ~30% in 2025, nuclear just 1.1%
Nuclear's global electricity share fell to 8.8%, a ~45-year low
Solar capacity grew 510 GW to 2,383 GW
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