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May 28, 2025
Solar Power Set to Surpass Nuclear Generation Globally for the First Time This Summer
Global solar electricity generation is projected to exceed nuclear output for the first time during the summer of 2025, marking a significant milestone in the transition to renewable energy.
In a historic shift for global energy production, solar power is anticipated to surpass nuclear energy in electricity generation during the summer months of 2025. This development is driven by a rapid expansion in solar capacity, which grew from approximately 187 GW in 2014 to 1,866 GW by 2024. Early 2025 saw a 34% year-on-year increase in solar output, with projections indicating that monthly solar generation could exceed 260 terawatt-hours (TWh), outpacing nuclear’s average of 223 TWh. This surge underscores the growing prominence of solar energy in the global power mix and highlights the need for enhanced grid infrastructure and energy storage solutions to manage the variability of solar power. Read more.