Wind and solar electricity generation exceeds gas globally in April 2026

Source:PV Magazine

02 — Who / Subject

Ember

03 — Where / Locus

Global

04 — When / Temporality

May 22, 2026

Verified: May 22, 2026

05 — Why / Core Summary

"Ember reports that global wind and solar electricity generation reached 531 TWh in April 2026. Gas-fired generation was 477 TWh in the same period. This is the first time wind and solar have exceeded gas on a monthly basis."

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