Wind and Solar Outproduced Gas Worldwide for the First Month Ever
For one month, the global power mix tipped. Wind and solar generated 531 TWh of electricity in April 2026 while gas generated 477 TWh, according to data published by Ember last month. Five years ago, in April 2021, gas was at roughly the same level it sits today, and wind and solar were generating less than half as much. The two have more than doubled while gas barely moved. April is the easy month for renewables in the northern hemisphere, with solar ramping up and electricity demand sitting between heating and cooling seasons. The headline figure will probably wobble as summer demand spikes and gas catches back up. The underlying trend is the one worth tracking: wind and solar grew 13% year over year globally, with double-digit gains in China, the EU, the UK, and Australia. Whether April becomes an annual fixture or a recurring milestone, the slope of the curve is the part to keep an eye on.For one month, the global power mix tipped. Wind and solar generated 531 TWh of electricity in April 2026 while gas generated 477 TWh, according to data published by Ember last month. Five years ago, in April 2021, gas was at roughly the same level it sits today, and wind and solar were generating less than half as much. The two have more than doubled while gas barely moved. April is the easy month for renewables in the northern hemisphere, with solar ramping up and electricity demand sitting between heating and cooling seasons. The headline figure will probably wobble as summer demand spikes and gas catches back up. The underlying trend is the one worth tracking: wind and solar grew 13% year over year globally, with double-digit gains in China, the EU, the UK, and Australia. Whether April becomes an annual fixture or a recurring milestone, the slope of the curve is the part to keep an eye on.Expert summary pending. Showing the newcomer version.