India could save about $980 MILLION by 2030 by capturing and utilising coal mine methane
Capturing fugitive methane from coal mines would offset imports and cut cumulative emissions, making it an economic opportunity.
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Germany had 2.5 GW of operational grid-scale batteries in 2025, the largest fleet in the EU ๐Germany had 2.5 GW of operational grid-scale batteries in 2025, the largest fleet in the EU
Another 10 GW is in the pipeline. Had that capacity been online in 2025, Germany could have avoided โฌ830 million in gas purchases and solar redispatch costs.
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NEW | Battery storage can contribute to #Germanyโs energy security if given fair access to capacity auctions and supported by a stable policy framework ๐๐ฉ๐ชNEW | Battery storage can contribute to #Germanyโs energy security if given fair access to capacity auctions and supported by a stable policy framework

Today, Germany hosts 2.5 GW grid-scale batteries (25% of EU) and >2 million home batteries
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US solar and wind met THREE-QUARTERS of its electricity demand growth in 2025 ๐บ๐ฒUS solar and wind met THREE-QUARTERS of its electricity demand growth in 2025 ๐บ๐ฒ And combined, solar and wind generation surpassed nuclear for the first time on record
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Renewable generation surpassed coal globally in 2025.Renewable generation surpassed coal globally in 2025. As a result, coal accounted for LESS THAN A THIRD of global electricity for the first time ๐ชจ
China and India recorded the largest fall in coal generation, while US coal rose to replace gas-fired electricity.
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Wind generation shares are the highest in Europe.Wind generation shares are the highest in Europe. The top-10 countries in wind shares generate at least A FIFTH of their power with wind
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In absolute terms, China remains the largest wind producer as it generated 1,135 TWh in 2025 โ more than G7 countries combined.
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Chinaโs solar generation of 1,175 TWh in 2025 is nearly THREE TIMES that of the US, as the former cements its position as a global solar powerhouse ๐จ๐ณโ๏ธChinaโs solar generation of 1,175 TWh in 2025 is nearly THREE TIMES that of the US, as the former cements its position as a global solar powerhouse

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However, it is Hungary and Chile that now get a QUARTER of their power from solar 
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Solar and wind grew 2.5x faster than electricity demand in Latin America and the Caribbean in 2025, outpacing the global trend โก๐Solar and wind grew 2.5x faster than electricity demand in Latin America and the Caribbean in 2025, outpacing the global trend

With 63% of power already from renewables, the region is strengthening one of the worldโs cleanest electricity systems.
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What does peak fossil fuels mean in light of last year's RECORD clean power growth?What does peak fossil fuels mean in light of last year's RECORD clean power growth? Ember's Nicolas Fulghum explains. Explore other power sector trends in our #GER2026 ember-energy.org/lat...
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See satellite detection data for coal mine methane around the world in our Coal Mine Methane Data Tracker:Coal Mine Methane Data Tracker...See satellite detection data for coal mine methane around the world in our Coal Mine Methane Data Tracker:
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The world can cut MORE THAN HALF of global coal mine methane emissions this decade using existing technologies โ๏ธThe world can cut MORE THAN HALF of global coal mine methane emissions this decade using existing technologies
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Proven solutions can slash emissions by up to 63%, and around 12% of this abatement is available at NO NET COST
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Fears of a major coal resurgence amid the US-Israel war with Iran may be overstated as cost-competitive solar, wind and batteries are limiting any comeback.Fears of a major coal resurgence amid the US-Israel war with Iran may be overstated as cost-competitive solar, wind and batteries are limiting any comeback. At worst, coal generation would rise by just 1.8% in 2026, says @cleanpowerdave.bsky.social@bsky.brid.gy
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In 2025, renewable electricity generated MORE THAN coal for the first time in over 100 years ๐In 2025, renewable electricity generated MORE THAN coal for the first time in over 100 years
Driven by RECORD solar, renewable share surpassed a THIRD of global power generation
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โ๏ธ Hungary is an unexpected leader in global solar deployment
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Emberโs Tatiana Mindekova joined Sam Morgen on the Jolt podcast to discuss Hungaryโs accelerating energy transition.
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#CMMSpotlight | In March 2023, satellites detected a #methane super-emitter event at the Cerrejรณn open-pit mine in #Colombia ๐จ๐ด ๐ฐ๏ธ#CMMSpotlight | In March 2023, satellites detected a #methane super-emitter event at the Cerrejรณn open-pit mine in #Colombia
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This event emitted 3700kg of methane per hour โ the climate equivalent of 98,000 cars on the road simultaneously 
Wilmar Suarez explains
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From record solar and batteries, clean power meeting all demand growth and renewables overtaking coal, explore the key findings from Ember's Global Electricity Review 2026 presented by Nicolas Fulghum and Kostantsa Rangelova.From record solar and batteries, clean power meeting all demand growth and renewables overtaking coal, explore the key findings from Ember's Global Electricity Review 2026 presented by Nicolas Fulghum and Kostantsa Rangelova. Taken from the launch event of #GER2026
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Colombia, now hosting the #SantaMarta conference, has seen fossil power fall by 13% below its 2024 peak level.Colombia, now hosting the #SantaMarta conference, has seen fossil power fall by 13% below its 2024 peak level. Other LatAm OECD members tell a similar story: Chileโs fossil generation is 36% below its 2013 peak, while Mexicoโs is 6% below its 2018 peak. ember-energy.org/lat...
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NEW | Global coal mine methane emissions have NOT FALLEN since 2021, despite rising coal production.NEW | Global coal mine methane emissions have NOT FALLEN since 2021, despite rising coal production. Only 23 of 73 countries reported #CMM emissions, leaving 89% UNREPORTED. Yet, existing tech could cut #CMM by MORE THAN HALF. ember-energy.org/lat...
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Clean power โ led by solar โ grew faster than global electricity demand in 2025 โ๏ธClean power โ led by solar โ grew faster than global electricity demand in 2025
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Electricity demand rose by 849 TWh, while solar alone added 636 TWh. Fossil generation slightly declined.
This marks only the fifth time this century that fossil output has stalled.
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Clean power is rising where demand is also growing ๐Clean power is rising where demand is also growing
With an array of tools to enable clean growth โ from renewables and batteries to heat pumps and EVs โ most countries have been meeting rising electricity demand with clean generation since 2022.
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