The story
For the first time ever, more electricity has been generated through wind and solar power than from coal power plants. That’s according to a new report.
The amount of electricity used globally has increased since last year, but 100% of that increase has been met by renewable energy sources.
China and India are responsible for a large part of this growth of renewable energy. Europe and the US actually increased their coal and gas power generation.
It has been predicted that renewable energy generation could double by the end of the decade.
News headlines
Global renewable energy generation surpasses coal for first time
The Guardian
Renewables overtake coal as world’s primary source of electricity
Semafor
Solar and wind power has grown faster than electricity demand this year, report says
AP News
Key words and phrases
surpass
be more than or better than
- The runner surpassed his previous best time by three seconds.
primary source
where the largest amount of something comes from
- Cars are the primary source of pollution in this city.
demand
how much people want something
- High energy bills have led to demand for more efficient heating systems.