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IEA Forecasts Global Electricity Demand Growth Amid Energy Market Turmoil
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- 01 — Who
International Energy Agency (IEA)
- 02 — Where
Global
- 03 — When
July 23, 2026
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Global electricity demand is projected to grow by 3.6% in 2026 and 3.8% in 2027.
Renewables are expected to become the world's largest source of electricity generation in 2026.
Disruptions in natural gas markets due to Middle East conflict have driven up electricity generation costs.
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Global electricity demand is projected to grow by 3.6% in 2026 and 3.8% in 2027. Renewables are expected to become the world's largest source of electricity generation in 2026. Disruptions in natural gas markets due to Middle East conflict have driven up electricity generation costs.