Coal consumption worldwide saw a reduction in 2025, yet the capacity to burn coal increased, as revealed by a recent report from Global Energy Monitor. The data analysis group’s annual findings indicate a 0.6% decline in overall power generation derived from coal during the past year.
However, alongside this decrease in active usage, there was a notable rise in the installed capacity for coal power. This suggests that while existing facilities were utilized less, more infrastructure was put in place, available to be called upon if needed for electricity grids.
The trend points to a complex energy landscape where declining reliance on coal for consistent power generation coexists with investments in its potential availability. This dynamic highlights the ongoing global considerations and uncertainties surrounding energy supply and demand.
Source: Mongabay