VestasWind and solar crossed a global threshold in April 2026: renewables outpaced gas for the first full month. Ember data shows wind and solar supplied 22% of worldwide electricity, topping gas at 20%. Together they produced 531 TWh, 54 TWh more than gas’s 477 TWh. The shift unfolded amid the first month of the Middle East‑linked energy crisis for millions of consumers worldwide.

Growth stems from years of rapid deployment, not the crisis itself. Ember notes wind and solar grew 13% year‑over‑year, with China +14%, EU +13%, UK +35%, US +8%, Australia +17%, Chile +24%, Brazil +4%. April’s spring weather amplifies output, while lower heating‑cooling demand keeps consumption steady. This pattern signals a shift that outpaces fossil fuel volatility and supports grid stability.

Governments accelerate targets: Indonesia plans 100 GW solar+storage, South Korea aims 100 GW renewables by 2030, and the UK ramps deployment. Analysts say the crisis has sharpened economics, making LNG‑powered plants less competitive. With renewables already meeting 2025 demand growth, the sector’s trajectory points to a future where wind and solar dominate global generation for industrial, commercial, and residential sectors worldwide today.