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Wind and Solar Beat Gas Globally for the First Time Ever

Renewables generated 22% of the world's electricity in April 2026 versus 20% from gas, marking a tipping point in the global power mix.

Technology

All-Perovskite Solar Cells Crack 30% Efficiency for the First Time

Chinese researchers have built the first all-perovskite tandem solar cell to surpass 30% certified efficiency, a milestone that pushes the cheap, flexible technology past long-time leader silicon.

News

Solar and Wind With Batteries Now Beat Coal and Gas on Cost, IRENA Finds

A new report from the International Renewable Energy Agency shows round-the-clock solar and wind paired with battery storage now deliver firm power at $54–$82 per megawatt-hour — undercutting new fossil fuel plants in the best regions.