Solar includes both solar thermal and solar photovoltaic generation. Bioenergy includes generation from combustible renewables and may include waste generation (renewable and non-renewable). Other fossil includes oil and petroleum products generation, as well as manufactured gases.
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Global year-on-year change in electricity generation 2025, by source
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