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Global electricity demand hits record 31,779 TWh in 2025, but growth pace eases

China led global demand growth for the tenth consecutive year.

Renewables acceleration critical for economies facing energy crisis, IRENA says

IRENA’s policy guide includes leveraging cross-sector partnerships, amongst others.

Strait of Hormuz disruptions sink energy transits by 95%, report says

A UN report revealed daily ship counts crashed to only 6 in March from 130 in February.

Middle East conflict deals $25b blow to energy infrastructure

The speed of recovery will depend on execution capacity and capital deployment timing.

IEA’s new tracker monitors global energy policy amidst ME unrest

It includes measures aimed at conserving energy and those designed to support consumers.

Middle East conflict revives push for wind energy security

The plan calls on countries to immediately review their exposure to future fossil fuel prices.

Grid flexibility to decide renewable energy returns: report

BCG warns inflexibility threatens green investment.

Fossil fuels to supply up to 55% of energy by 2050

This will be driven by energy needs in transport, heavy industry, data centres and buildings.

Green hydrogen to capture 88.6% of low-carbon market by 2030

GlobalData forecasts electrolyser growth will reduce natural gas-based Blue Hydrogen’s share.

Energy transition stalls as regions lag across key clean technologies

McKinsey flags regional gaps across net-zero technologies.

Geopolitics, high interest rates stall 2030 decarbonisation progress

Defense mandates of up to 5% GDP divert funds from green initiatives.

$3t investment supercycle to drive global data centre growth by 2030

Renewables, storage, and gas reshape global data centre energy.

Global VPP market could hit $14.8b as falling battery costs fuel grid shift

This will be driven by AI, decentralisation, and solar-plus-storage adoption.

IRENA underscores AI’s role in systemic energy innovation

It spotlights 40 innovations modernising grids and energy access.

Utility scale battery storage costs fall to US$125 per kWh

Core equipment costs can rise to around US$100 per kilowatt-hour or more in markets with higher tariffs, among others.