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• Global Renewable Energy Capacity Surges to Nearly 50 Percent Following Record 511 Gigawatt Solar Expansion

  Published: Apr 1, 2026

  Section: Environment

  Exclusive data from the International Renewable Energy Agency reveals that renewable sources accounted for 49.4 percent of global electricity capacity by the end of 2025. Driven by...

• Global Renewable Capacity Hits Record 5,149 GW as Solar and Wind Surge During Geopolitical Volatility

  Published: Apr 1, 2026

  Section: Africa

  The International Renewable Energy Agency reports a 15.5% surge in global green energy capacity for 2025, reaching a historic 5,149 GW. Solar and wind technologies dominated the ex...