Wind and Solar Overtake Gas Power Generation for the First Time

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Claim Wind and Solar Overtake Gas Power Generation for the First Time
AI inference Bearish · 60%
Generated 2026-05-21 07:45

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Wind and solar power generation topped gas-fired power plant output for the first time ever on a monthly basis in April, as the energy crunch limited gas availability and made the fuel more expensive. Wind and solar installations generated 22% of the world’s electricity last month, climate outlet Ember reported, as cited by Reuters. Gas generation, meanwhile, accounted for 20% of the global total in April. “The current energy crisis has further strengthened the economic case for renewables compared to imported gas, while also adding…

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Original article published by OilPrice.com on May 21, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.

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