Global growth in solar “the largest ever observed for any source”
Summary
Ars Technica reports (via the EIA) that 2025 marked solar's first year of dominance in new generating capacity, fueled by batteries and renewables growth. The data show solar produced over 2,700 TWh, more than 8% of global electricity, driving a shift toward an Age of Electricity and highlighting grid resilience and policy implications for 2026.