China and India have marked a significant milestone in the global energy transition, with renewable energy sources overtaking coal in power generation growth in 2025. This shift reflects accelerating clean energy deployment across the world’s two largest emerging economies.

The report highlights that both countries have substantially reduced their reliance on fossil fuel-based power expansion, with renewables—particularly solar and wind—accounting for the majority of new electricity capacity additions. This trend signals a structural change in energy investment patterns, driven by policy support, cost competitiveness, and increasing demand for cleaner energy.

In China, large-scale renewable projects and grid expansion have played a critical role in boosting clean power output, while India has continued to scale up solar installations and diversify its energy mix. Together, the two nations are reshaping global electricity trends, given their dominant share in energy demand growth.

Despite the progress, coal remains a significant part of the existing energy system in both countries, highlighting the complexity of transitioning large, rapidly growing economies. However, the pace at which renewables are being adopted suggests a gradual but decisive shift away from carbon-intensive power sources.

This development underscores a broader global transition where clean energy is no longer just an alternative but a primary driver of new power generation—positioning China and India at the center of the evolving energy landscape.