However, the good news is that 2015 was the first year ever recorded where renewable energy sources surpassed coal to become the world's largest source of electricity capacity. (rsc.org)
Global investments in new electricity capacity from renewable sources have exceeded those in fossil fuel sources for the past seven years, and the gap is growing. (algore.com)
Of all the large - scale electricity capacity installed this year, nearly two - thirds will come from solar and wind power alone, the agency said. (ibtimes.com)