Wind and solar generated more power than gas globally in April 2026

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For the first time ever, wind and solar power combined to generate more electricity than natural gas globally during April 2026. The milestone marks a significant shift in the world's energy mix, as renewable sources have been steadily gaining ground on fossil fuels over the past several years. While natural gas has long dominated global power generation, the confluence of dropping renewable costs, expanded capacity, and seasonal factors created the conditions for renewables to overtake gas in a single month. The achievement underscores the accelerating transition away from fossil fuels, though gas remains a major part of the global energy portfolio.