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Global electricity demand to rise 3.6% annually through 2030 -IEA

Published 06:00 on February 6, 2026 / Last updated at 15:57 on February 5, 2026 / / 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 consumption is set to increase by 3.6% annually between 2026 and 2030, outpacing GDP growth and putting mounting pressure on grids, prices, and decarbonisation efforts, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA).
Global power consumption is set to increase by 3.6% annually between 2026 and 2030, outpacing GDP growth and putting mounting pressure on grids, prices, and decarbonisation efforts, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA).


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