- With the International Day of Clean Energy now in place, 2026 becomes the first full year to carry this momentum forward. Governments, businesses, and communities can move from awareness to action and show that running the world on sustainable energy is not only achievable—it is necessary
On January 26, 2025, the world observed the first International Day of Clean Energy. It was a milestone that symbolized the transition to clean energy, even as the United Nations (UN) urged countries to accelerate the shift away from fossil fuels.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres declared that the world is entering a “clean energy age.” This evidence was clear as global renewable capacity surged past 4,400 gigawatts, solar power alone grew by more than 450 gigawatts, and, for the first time in history, renewables generated more electricity than coal.
On November 21, 2025, Guterres reinforced the message in a post on X, stressing that 90 percent of new power capacity came from renewables.
“Last year, 90% of new power capacity came from renewables. The economics are on our side. But political will needs to catch up,” he said.
As we head towards 2026, here is why the transition would be good:
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First, renewables cut greenhouse gas emissions, helping nations stay on track with Paris Agreement targets. Furthermore, this reduces the reliance on fossil fuel extraction, protects ecosystems from oil spills, mining damage, and habitat loss.
The Paris Agreement is a global plan to fight climate change. Its main goal is to keep the rise in Earth’s temperature well below 2°C compared to the past, and to try hard to limit it to 1.5°C.
Secondly, the transition also creates millions of jobs in solar, wind, and hydropower projects, boosts energy security by reducing dependence on imported fuels, and shields economies from price shocks.
With the International Day of Clean Energy now in place, 2026 becomes the first full year to carry this momentum forward. Governments, businesses, and communities can move from awareness to action and show that running the world on sustainable energy is not only achievable—it is necessary.
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