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title: "Solar set to overtake coal by 2032 amid AI power boom"
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description: "Solar power is expected to surpass coal in global electricity generation by 2032, driven by increasing energy demands from AI data centers and electrifying industries. By 2050, solar could provide 31% of global electricity, with wind contributing nearly 25%, according to BloombergNEF."
datetime: "2026-05-19T18:49:18.000Z"
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# Solar set to overtake coal by 2032 amid AI power boom

Major energy shift: Solar power is projected to overtake coal in global electricity generation by 2032, according to BloombergNEF. AI-driven demand: Rising energy needs from AI data centers and electrifying industries are accelerating renewable adoption. Long-term growth: By 2050, solar could supply 31% of global electricity, with wind contributing nearly 25%.

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