The Enduring Allure of Coal: A Thorn in the Side of Renewables The world's transition to renewable energy is facing an unexpected obstacle: coal.
Despite efforts to phase out fossil fuels, coal remains the dominant source of global power generation, accounting for nearly one third of electricity production by 2026.
According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), natural gas comes in second place, followed closely by hydropower and then a trio of solar, wind, and nuclear energy.