Some of the key highlights from report “Electricity Mid-Year Update 2025” by IEA are:
Electricity demand in China and India is expected to rise at a more moderate pace in 2025 than the rapid growth seen in 2024. The United States is seeing above-trend electricity demand growth in 2025, similar to 2024, whereas the European Union is still recovering at a modest pace following earlier steep declines.
In the first half of 2025, while coal-fired generation declined year-on-year in China and India, it increased in the United States and the European Union
Wind and solar PV are expected to cover over 90% of the increase in global electricity demand in 2025.
Global carbon dioxide emissions from electricity generation are expected to plateau this year, with a slight decline forecast in 2026 as low-emissions sources displace fossil-fired supply.
Recent blackouts around the world highlight the critical importance of electricity security for modern economies and societies.
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