For some time wind and solar power has been the cheapest and fastest way to increase generation capability. With the addition of battery energy storage systems (BESS), the use of renewable energy has been growing around the world. Electricity as a source of energy is more efficient than fossil fuel. Worldwide, 23% of energy used is electric, but since it is more efficient, electricity provides 40% of the world’s useful energy. The advantage of renewables shows in national spending:
Australia: 2026 new renewable investments of 5GW
Canada: $2B onshore wind to power “Anthropic” data center
France: Contracts for 10GW offshore wind
Germany: 13GW new solar in 2026
Indonesia: State-owned power utility accelerates 100GW solar with BESS plan
Mongolia: announces 4.5Gw renewables with BESS
Pakistan: Roof-top load passes 50GW
Qatar: Solar expected to increase renewable power from 12% of total in 2025 to 26% by 2035
USA: Solar has been the largest source of U.S. energy for 28 straight months and 5 years straight.