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  • Global fossil power generation fell after the Hormuz closure due to solar and wind growth

    04/23/2026 8:13:37 AM PDT · by Cronos · 133 replies
    Centre for research on energy and clean air ^ | 14 April 2026 | Lauri Myllyvirta
    Global power generation from fossil fuels fell in the first month since the start of the Hormuz closure, with the fall in gas-fired generation offset by large increases in solar and wind power, rather than coal. The power generation dataset prepared for this analysis covers countries that disclose near-real-time data. The dataset covers 87% of global coal power generation and over 60% of gas-fired power generation. Total power generation from fossil fuels in countries with near-real-time data fell 1% year-on-year, with coal-fired generation flat and gas-fired generation falling 4%. The dataset covers the world’s largest power markets: China, the U.S.,...