A quiet revolution: The world’s turn toward green energy is irreversible

Nevertheless, in the first half of 2025, the share of clean energy generation worldwide exceeded one-third of total electricity produced, overtaking coal-derived energy for the first time. Solar and wind power generation grew even faster than global electricity demand.

By mid-2025, the share of solar power was already very high in several countries. In Hungary, it bordered on 30%, and in Greece and the Netherlands it exceeded 25%. This transition has already acquired momentum that makes it increasingly insulated from political and geopolitical shifts.

Of particular note is the solar energy boom in Pakistan. In the first quarter of 2021, the country generated less than 5% of its electricity from solar power, but over the same period in 2025, that share had risen to over 20%. Notably, this revolution was driven by market forces, not climate policy.

In just three years, grid electricity rates in Pakistan rose by 155%, making it unaffordable for many households and businesses. Meanwhile, solar panels fell in price by 50% due to overproduction in China and the temporary suspension of import duties and sales tax in Pakistan. As a result, households and businesses began installing small-scale solar power systems, making the country one of the world’s largest importers of solar panels.