New Delhi, April 28 -- In 2025, renewables surpassed coal in the global power mix for the first time in over a century, according to a new report by energy think tank Ember. India and China played a pivotal role in this transformation, with electricity generated from fossil fuels falling in both countries.

However, coal still accounts for more than 70% of India's electricity. As the war in West Asia persists and battery storage costs for solar continue to fall, Mint explores whether these factors will accelerate the transition to clean energy.

Renewables contributed nearly 34% to global power generation in 2025, surpassing coal for the first time. This marked a historic shift, as renewable energy's share rose to one-third of total power...