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Home / Solar surpasses wind in global electricity generation for the first time
Back·August 13, 2026·Oil & Gas 360
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Solar surpasses wind in global electricity generation for the first time

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Solar has surpassed wind in global electricity generation for the first time, according to Oil & Gas 360. The milestone reflects the speed of photovoltaic deployment and signals that solar is becoming one of the dominant sources of new electricity supply worldwide.

Oil & Gas 360 reports that solar generation has overtaken wind generation globally for the first time. The crossover is important because it marks a structural shift in the power mix, driven by rapid PV deployment, falling equipment costs, and large project pipelines. The next challenge is ensuring grids, storage and market rules keep pace with solar's growing share of electricity production.

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