Americas > Record low for new coal, but retirements must speed up to meet climate commitments, report says

Record low for new coal, but retirements must speed up to meet climate commitments, report says

Published 07:47 on April 3, 2025  /  Last updated at 09:54 on April 3, 2025  / /  Americas, Asia Pacific, China, EMEA, International, Other APAC

Last year was a record two decade-low for global coal-fired power plant additions, with just 44 gigawatts of new capacity and 25.2 GW retired for a net gain of 18.8 GW, or a total increase of 1%, a think tank said Thursday.
Last year was a record two decade-low for global coal-fired power plant additions, with just 44 gigawatts of new capacity and 25.2 GW retired for a net gain of 18.8 GW, or a total increase of 1%, a think tank said Thursday.


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