June 1, 2026

Vol. 17 — June 2026: Wind and solar surpass gas generation globally for the first time

New data from Ember shows wind and solar combined generated more electricity than gas globally for the first time in April, producing a record 531 TWh. This issue also covers a new Anglo-US consortium developing the UK's first commercial fusion power plant, and a warning that early-stage investment in UK cleantech firms has fallen sharply over the past year.