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Global electricity demand set to surge, while emissions plateau -IEA

Published 15:30 on July 30, 2025 / Last updated at 15:30 on July 30, 2025 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), EMEA (Africa, Europe, Middle East), Net Zero Transition (Power/Electrification)

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Global power demand is forecast to rise much faster this year and next than over the past decade, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Wednesday, but power sector emissions should dip next year as low-emissions sources displace fossil fuels.
Global power demand is forecast to rise much faster this year and next than over the past decade, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Wednesday, but power sector emissions should dip next year as low-emissions sources displace fossil fuels.


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