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title: "Renewables surpass coal as clean energy ETFs rally"
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url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/286300223.md"
description: "Renewables have surpassed coal in global electricity supply, providing 33.8% in 2025 compared to coal's 33.0%, marking a historic shift. Solar energy has driven this growth, increasing by 30% and contributing significantly to energy demand. Consequently, clean energy ETFs such as ICLN, QCLN, ACES, and TAN have seen substantial gains as investors look to capitalize on this expanding sector."
datetime: "2026-05-13T17:59:18.000Z"
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# Renewables surpass coal as clean energy ETFs rally

Historic power shift: Renewables supplied 33.8% of global electricity in 2025, overtaking coal’s 33.0% share for the first time in 100 years. Solar leads growth: Solar output surged 30%, adding 636 TWh, and became the largest contributor to global energy demand growth. ETF momentum builds: Clean energy ETFs like ICLN, QCLN, ACES, and TAN have gained sharply as investors seek diversified exposure to the booming sector.

### Related Stocks

- [ICLN.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/ICLN.US.md)
- [ACES.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/ACES.US.md)
- [TAN.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/TAN.US.md)
- [QCLN.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/QCLN.US.md)

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