# Solar power surpasses nuclear globally for the first time

Global solar electricity generation has exceeded nuclear power for the first time, according to pv magazine Global. The milestone reflects rapid solar deployment and shifting energy mixes, with implications for climate goals and grid planning.

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## Sources

### Technology
- [Hacker News](https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/09/29/solar-surpasses-nuclear-power-globally-for-first-time/) — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 14:01:01 +0000