Your Daily Renewable Energy Briefing

Colorado Sets New Record for Renewable Energy Amid Global Shift

• Colorado achieved a new record in the second quarter of 2026, with renewables supplying 56.1% of its total electricity, marking an all-time quarterly high. For the first half of 2026, renewables accounted for 54.7% of the state's electricity, notably with solar power generating more electricity than coal.

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• The ongoing US-Israel war on Iran has significantly driven up fossil fuel prices, compelling governments and companies worldwide to accelerate their shift towards renewable energy. Since the conflict began on February 28, global fossil fuel importers have incurred over $330 billion in additional costs, an amount equivalent to Finland's 2025 gross domestic product.

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• The burgeoning demand from artificial intelligence (AI) and data centers is projected to drive a substantial surge in renewable energy employment. Employment in solar power generation is expected to increase by 152.9% through 2035, with wind power generation projected to grow by 62.1%.

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• Thailand is actively pursuing reforms in its rooftop solar policies to reduce its high dependence on imported liquefied natural gas (LNG), aiming for 60% clean energy by 2050—double its previous target. A report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) highlights that rooftop solar systems in Thailand are nearly 50% more expensive than in neighboring countries like Pakistan, Malaysia, and Vietnam, hindering broader adoption.

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