Renewables surpass coal as global electricity source, report says

The world just crossed a historic milestone: renewables have overtaken coal as the largest source of global electricity supply. According to BBC News, renewable energy - driven by rapid growth in solar and wind - met all new global electricity demand in the first half of 2025, even contributing to a slight decline in coal and gas use. While China continues to lead global expansion, countries across the Asia-Pacific region are also accelerating investment, capacity, and clean technology innovation. LVI Associates' latest APAC Renewable Energy Compensation Survey Report highlights how this shift is reshaping the regional workforce. Nearly 70% of renewable energy professionals across APAC received a pay rise in the past year, and 74% now have flexible working options - showing how intense competition for specialized talent has become. As the energy transition accelerates, companies that align compensation strategies, career development, and purpose-driven values will be best positioned to attract and retain the experts needed to power this next phase of global growth. Read the full article here: https://hubs.la/Q03NB7Xt0 You can access the APAC Renewable Energy Compensation Survey Report via the link in the comments.