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title: "IEA says solar and wind to surpass nuclear in 2026"
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locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/286370655.md"
description: "The IEA forecasts that by 2026, solar and wind energy will each generate more power than nuclear energy globally. This shift is driven by declining costs, supportive policies, and significant solar expansion in China. Additionally, the increasing demand from AI and industrial sectors will necessitate improvements in energy storage, flexible generation, and infrastructure."
datetime: "2026-05-14T06:43:18.000Z"
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# IEA says solar and wind to surpass nuclear in 2026

Historic crossover: IEA projects 2026 will see solar and wind each generate more power than nuclear globally. Growth catalysts: Declining costs, policy backing, and China’s unprecedented solar expansion are driving renewable growth. Grid readiness: Rising AI and industrial demand will require storage, flexible generation, and infrastructure upgrades.

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