United Nations Chief António Guterres Foresees Fossil Fuel Tipping Point - CleanTechnica

On July 22, 2025, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres delivered a speech titled "A Moment of Opportunity: Supercharging the Clean Energy Age," declaring that the global shift to renewable energy has “passed the point of no return.” Citing a recent IRENA report, he highlighted that solar power is now 41% cheaper than coal, oil, or methane-based thermal generation, while offshore wind costs have dropped even further, making renewables more economically competitive than fossil fuels worldwide. Guterres emphasized that $2 trillion flowed into clean energy investments last year—significantly more than fossil fuels—signaling a decisive move toward a clean energy future. He urged nations to capitalize on this momentum by adopting ambitious climate plans ahead of COP 30 in Brazil, asserting that the fossil fuel era is nearing its end. Francesco La Camera, IRENA’s director general, reinforced this message by noting the clear cost advantages of renewables but warned that geopolitical tensions,