> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://newsletters.qs.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # 🎓 AI English Courses Up 2.5×. Solar Electricity Capacity Surpassed Hydro. US Defense Budget Up 25%. - URL: https://newsletters.qs.com/ai-english-courses-up-2-5x-solar-electricity-capacity-surpassed-hydro-us-defense-budget-up-25/ - Published: 2025-06-23T11:30:13.000Z - Updated: 2025-06-24T11:27:41.000Z - Description: Chart of the Day #372 Looks at the Growth of AI English Courses, the Electricity Capacity of Solar and Hydro, and the US Defense Budget. - Author: QS - Tags: Charts [**Namaskaram**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malayalam?ref=newsletters.qs.com#:~:text=Malayalam%20%28%2F%CB%8Cm%C3%A6l,22%20scheduled%20languages%20of%20India.) **👋** Al Jabr Trading Partners with Wadi ad‑Dawasir Technical Institute to deliver hands-on [EV training skills](https://www.zawya.com/en/press-release/companies-news/al-jabr-trading-company-supports-hands-on-ev-training-at-wadi-al-dawasir-technical-institute-m5ghqvq5?ref=newsletters.qs.com). TN Govt sanctions ₹4.88B for new 750-bed [multispecialty](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/state-allocates-funds-to-build-new-multispecialty-pediatric-hospital-in-chennai/articleshow/122005289.cms?ref=newsletters.qs.com) pediatric hospital in Chennai. Gujarat introduces [incentives ](https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/policy/gujarat-unveils-electronics-component-manufacturing-policy-to-attract-35000-crore-investment/122013487?ref=newsletters.qs.com)for electronics components manufacturing. UNICEF and the Africa Re partners to support climate change education and [green skills](https://realnewsmagazine.net/african-re-unicef-sign-us1-5m-partnership-to-empower-nigerian-youth-through-climate-change-education-green-skills/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) development in Nigeria. NSW is investing $[3.4B](https://lismoreapp.com.au/NewsStory/nsw-govt-to-invest-3-4-billion-in-tafe-and-skills-to-tackle-housing-problem/6857bb1145fdb7002d05f111?ref=newsletters.qs.com) in TAFE and skills training to tackle the housing shortage. The Government of Jersey implemented a [mobile phone ban](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9qxl0pw2p4o?ref=newsletters.qs.com) in schools and colleges starting in September. ### Today's Topics 🎓 **Higher Education.** AI English courses increased by more than 2.5x 🍃 **Green Skills.** Global solar electricity capacity surpassed hydro 🏭 **Advanced Manufacturing.** The US defense budget increased by nearly 25% Thanks for reading! **Not a subscriber yet?** [Subscribe Now](https://newsletters.qs.com/#/portal/) --- ## 🎓 AI English Courses Increased by More Than 2.5x [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2025/06/HolonIQ_Evolution_of_AI_courses_in_English_globally_2017_2023_Thousands_of_Courses_HCH8YMD01K8W5RVM6LY3.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCH8YMD01K8W5RVM6LY3/Evolution-of-AI-courses-in-English-globally%252C-2017-2023-%28Thousands-of-Courses%29?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Global enrollment in AI courses in English has increased since 2017 as post-secondary institutions attempt to integrate AI into their curricula. [Coursera saw an almost double the AI course enrolment rate in 2024](https://www.coursera.org/skills-reports/global/pdf/gsr-2025?ref=newsletters.qs.com), hinting that this interest in learning about AI is persistent among learners. However, [women account for less than one-third of enrollees](https://www.onrec.com/news/news-archive/global-genai-gender-gap-report-women-make-only-31-of-generative-ai-course?ref=newsletters.qs.com), prompting global efforts to address the gender gap in AI education as well. ## 🍃Global Solar Electricity Capacity Surpassed Hydro [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2025/06/HolonIQ_Global_Solar_vs_Hydro_Electricity_capacity_2021_2024_Gigawatt_HCHZDPJCB2H2O4FI6B5Q--2-.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHZDPJCB2H2O4FI6B5Q?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Global solar electricity capacity has now [surpassed hydropower](https://balkangreenenergynews.com/irena-global-solar-power-capacity-surpasses-hydropower-in-2023/?ref=newsletters.qs.com), driven by the falling cost of solar technology and widespread geographic availability. Unlike massive hydro projects that require large-scale investment and infrastructure, solar energy has become more accessible, enabling small businesses to adopt rooftop solar. [India ranks third globally in power capacity](https://news.abplive.com/business/india-ranks-third-globally-in-power-capacity-growth-iea-1781350?ref=newsletters.qs.com) growth, largely driven by solar. [Türkiye has doubled its solar capacity in just 2.5](https://ember-energy.org/latest-insights/turkiye-surpasses-2025-solar-target-as-capacity-doubles-in-2-5-years/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) years, surpassing 2025 target. While solar grows ahead, hydropower remains strong, with [China planning the world’s largest hydropower dam in Tibet](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crmn127kmr4o?ref=newsletters.qs.com), reflecting continued strategic interest in large-scale hydro development as well. ## 🏭 The US Defense Budget Increased by Nearly 25% [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2025/06/HolonIQ_United_States_Defense_Budget_2021_2024_Billions_USD_HCH3SHXHVII0WIB3Q3K9--2-.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCH3SHXHVII0WIB3Q3K9?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Between 2021 and 2024, the US defense budget increased by nearly 25%, driven by rapid advancements in weapon systems and space technology. [Around $250M was allocated to boost missile production](https://kyivindependent.com/us-allocates-almost-254-million-for-increasing-missile-production-particularly-to-help-ukraine/?ref=newsletters.qs.com). There are now over 12,000 satellites orbiting Earth, serving various purposes including defense and surveillance. The[ integration of AI and satellite navigation](https://glassalmanac.com/next-gen-us-missile-defense-system-successfully-intercepts-hypersonic-threats/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) has transformed modern warfare, pushing global defense spending higher. [As nations race for superiority, defense has evolved into a high-stakes business](https://militarnyi.com/en/news/rheinmetall-and-lockheed-martin-to-expand-cooperation-to-boost-missile-production-in-europe/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) with global implications. --- **Like getting this newsletter?* Request a demo for unlimited access to over one million charts* [Request a Demo](https://webforms.pipedrive.com/f/1uMbIPRqUeVuZ31jVtKWMWIuqU2ga1nKo8aotNdGihU16zgOzuTfRMb9XfIIGmcOT?ref=newsletters.qs.com) --- **Thank you for reading. Have a great week ahead!** Have some feedback or want to sponsor this newsletter? 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