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Global Energy Demand Soars Amidst Renewable Growth Struggles

6/27/2025

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Global energy demand surged by 2% last year, even as wind and solar capacity expanded by 16%. China emerged as a leader in renewable growth, yet its heavy reliance on fossil fuels persists. The Energy Institute warns that the rapid deployment of renewables is struggling to match the soaring demand, leaving fossil fuels as the dominant energy source.

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Global energy demand surged by 2% last year, even as wind and solar capacity expanded by 16%. China emerged as a leader in renewable growth, yet its heavy reliance on fossil fuels persists. The Energy Institute warns that the rapid deployment of renewables is struggling to match the soaring demand, leaving fossil fuels as the dominant energy source.