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IRENA records a 692-gigawatt surge in renewable capacity
What happened
The International Renewable Energy Agency reported that the world added 692 gigawatts of renewable power capacity in 2025, lifting the total to 5,149 gigawatts and accounting for 85. 6 percent of all new power capacity. The 15.
Why it matters
5 percent annual increase shows the transition's momentum, while uneven regional growth and the need for grids, storage, permitting, and finance remain important constraints.
What to watch
- Further verified reporting or data from International Renewable Energy Agency and other primary sources.
- How this develops in Global, especially around Renewable Capacity, Solar Power, Wind Power.
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