Solar surpasses nuclear power globally for first time – pv magazine Global

Solar power has surpassed nuclear power globally for the first time, with solar energy accounting for 3,534 terawatt-hours (TWh) of electricity generation in 2022, compared to nuclear power's 2,572 TWh. This shift is attributed to the rapid growth of solar energy, which has seen a 21% increase in global capacity in the past year. The International Energy Agency (IEA) reported that solar power has become the second-largest source of electricity generation, after coal, which accounted for 7,295 TWh in 2022. The IEA also noted that solar energy's cost has decreased by 70% over the past decade, making it more competitive with fossil fuels and nuclear power. According to the IEA, the growth of solar energy is expected to continue, with solar power expected to account for 30% of global electricity generation by 2050.