Renewable Energy Set to Surpass Coal by 2025, IEA Reports

Global electricity demand is rising rapidly, with solar and wind expected to meet the majority of new demand.

Electricity demand is forecast to grow by 4% in 2024 and 2025, the highest rate since 2007.
Renewables are projected to provide 35% of global electricity by 2025, up from 30% in 2023.
Solar power alone is expected to meet half of the global demand growth through 2025.
Heat waves and economic growth in China and India are driving increased electricity consumption.
Higher energy efficiency standards are needed to manage the rising demand for cooling.