In a first, wind and solar generated more power than gas globally in April 2026
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<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/03/SunZia-Vestas-wind-turbines.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>Wind and solar just hit a major global milestone: For the first time ever, they generated more electricity than gas for the full month of April.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/05/20/in-a-first-wind-solar-generated-more-power-than-gas-globally-april-2026/#more-468305">more…</a>
<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/03/SunZia-Vestas-wind-turbines.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>Wind and solar just hit a major global milestone: For the first time ever, they generated more electricity than gas for the full month of April.</p>
<a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/05/20/in-a-first-wind-solar-generated-more-power-than-gas-globally-april-2026/#more-468305">more…</a>