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Analysis: Solar overtakes gas power in Asia for first time ever
Solar power has become Asia's third-largest electricity source, surpassing gas for the first time, driven by rapid growth in China, India, and Pakistan. Annual solar output in Asia increased nearly fourfold since 2020, while gas power output stalled due to supply disruptions and high prices.
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