IEA: Global energy demand growth accelerates - but increase largely covered by new renewables

Stuart Stone
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Demand for all major fuels and energy technologies increased in 2024, with renewables covering the largest share of growth, major IEA report

Global energy demand grew at a far faster-than-average pace last year as global consumption of electricity increased substantially, according to the latest edition of the International Energy Agency's...

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