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Global Electricity Demand Surge Driven by China, India

8/1/2025

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Global electricity demand is set to surge by 3.3% in 2025 and 3.7% in 2026, with China and India fueling 60% of this growth. As renewables, especially solar and wind, take the lead over coal by 2026, the global electricity landscape will undergo a transformative shift, heralding a new era of energy.

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Story summary

Global electricity demand is set to surge by 3.3% in 2025 and 3.7% in 2026, with China and India fueling 60% of this growth. As renewables, especially solar and wind, take the lead over coal by 2026, the global electricity landscape will undergo a transformative shift, heralding a new era of energy.