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Low-carbon share of global electricity12 July 2026
43%
Energy Realism metric updated. Source: Ember, Global Electricity Review 2026 (World profile)
Coal share of global electricity12 July 2026
33%
Energy Realism metric updated. Source: Ember, Global Electricity Review 2026
Capacity factor — nuclear12 July 2026
91%
Energy Realism metric updated. Source: US EIA — Energy Explained: U.S. nuclear industry (reflecting Electric Power Monthly Table 6.07.A capacity-factor data)
Capacity factor — utility solar PV12 July 2026
24.4%
Energy Realism metric updated. Source: US EIA Electric Power Monthly (data through December 2025, released February 24, 2026), Table 6.07.B