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World is turning to solar after energy shocks, still chance to limit warming to 2C -analysts

Published 13:48 on May 20, 2026 / Last updated at 13:49 on May 20, 2026 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), EMEA (Africa, Europe, Middle East), Net Zero Transition (Industrial Decarbonisation, Investment, Reporting & Disclosure, Power/Electrification, Transport & Heating Fuels)

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Solar will become the world’s largest generator of electricity by 2032 amid a rush to energy self-sufficiency, and there is still a chance to limit global warming to 2C by century-end if countries become "serious" about net zero goals, according to a new report.
Solar will become the world’s largest generator of electricity by 2032 amid a rush to energy self-sufficiency, and there is still a chance to limit global warming to 2C by century-end if countries become "serious" about net zero goals, according to a new report.


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