The United Nations, led by Secretary-General António Guterres, has announced that the world has reached a 'positive tipping point' in the transition to renewable energy.
According to new UN and IRENA reports, 90% of new renewable energy projects are now cheaper than fossil fuel alternatives, with solar power costing 41% less on average. Renewables accounted for over 92% of new electricity capacity in 2024, signaling a rapid decline in the dominance of fossil fuels. Guterres emphasized that market forces, not just environmental concerns, are driving this shift, and called on governments and the tech sector to accelerate the transition, especially as energy-hungry data centers expand.
The UN frames this moment as an unprecedented economic and climate opportunity, urging nations to double down on clean energy for a fairer, more sustainable future.
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