Solar Surpasses Wind In Global Electricity Generation For The First Time | OilPrice.com Robert Rapier Robert Rapier is a chemical engineer in the energy industry. He has 25 years of international engineering experience in the chemical, oil and gas, and… More Info Premium Content By Robert Rapier – Aug 13, 2026, 3:00 PM CDT Solar generated 2,811 TWh in 2025, edging past wind's 2,714 TWh for the first time on record after jumping 30.1% year over year. Renewables reached 33.4% of global electricity generation, but the growth is still adding to total energy supply rather than replacing fossil fuels. China…