Global New Coal Plant Construction Reaches a Decade Peak in 2025 Amid Power Output Decline
In 2025, the construction of new coal-fired power plants worldwide reached its highest level in ten years, even as overall power output experienced a decrease.
Editorial Staff
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Updated 6 days ago
The year 2025 marked a significant uptick in the number of new coal-fired power plants globally, achieving a peak not seen in a decade.
Despite this increase in construction, the overall power output from these plants reportedly fell, raising questions about the sustainability of coal as an energy source.
This trend highlights the complexities of energy production and the ongoing challenges in balancing new infrastructure development with environmental impacts.