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Global EV Outlook 2026 Electric vehicle charging
Light-duty electric vehicle charger deployment Most electric car owners charge at home Globally, the number of private light-duty vehicle (LDV) charging points is estimated to have reached more than 43 million in 2025, supporting an electric LDV stock of around 76 million. About one-third of the private charging points worldwide are in the People’s Republic of China (hereafter, “China”), one-third in Europe, and one in six in the United States.Home charging – whether in a driveway, garage or other dedicated parking space – is currently the preferred way to charge an electric car for those with the ability to…
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Global EV Outlook 2026 Manufacturing and trade
…from China remained at a level relatively similar to 2024 – meaning that electric cars were the primary driver of growth in car exports. In 2025, electric models represented more than 35% of all Chinese car exports, up from about 20% the year before. In the European Union, policy-driven growth in electric car sales resulted in production increasing 30% from 2024 to reach nearly 3.2 million in 2025. The European Union remained the world’s second-largest electric car producer. Domestic carmakers continued to capture the majority of the regional output, while the remaining less than 20% was primarily produced by Chinese…
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Renewables in District Energy Executive summary
…diverse energy sources - including renewables - optimise demand management at scale, and support coordinated infrastructure planning in urban and industrial settings.District heating serves more than 600 million people worldwide and global networks extend over more than one million kilometres. The amount of heat delivered through district heating has increased by about 35% since 2010. These systems are embedded in national energy systems across Europe, China, Russia and parts of Central Asia. District cooling is less developed than district heating but is expanding beyond the Middle East into multiple regions. With rising cooling demand and urban density, it can improve efficiency…
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Global Hydrogen Review 2026 Investment and innovation
…Investment in electrolysis overtook investment in carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS)-based hydrogen, thanks to a stronger pipeline, higher capital intensity and faster project progress, and could account for around 70% of nearly USD 10 billion in investment in 2026.China and Europe lead committed electrolysis projects, with China accounting for more than 60% of capacity by 2026 and 25% of estimated investment. Europe represents less than 20% of capacity but 45% of investment, reflecting higher capital expenditure (CAPEX) per unit of capacity. The United States leads CCUS-based hydrogen projects. Over 85% of investment targets existing hydrogen uses in industry and…
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Global Hydrogen Review 2026 Policy
…of these support ammonia imports for the power sector. Germany agreed targets for its hydrogen-capable gas turbine fleet with the European Commission.On supply, renewable hydrogen has the most widespread support across countries. However, project cancellations, particularly in Europe, have reduced spending. Multiple EU member states have announced support for electrolyser manufacturing after a common framework for state aid was approved in 2025.With regards to standards, India defined emission thresholds for renewable ammonia and methanol, and China defined an efficiency standard of 47.2 kWh/kg (about 71% on a lower heating value) by 2028 at the stack level.
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Demand and Supply Measures for the Steel and Cement Transition Executive summary
…making them central to the decarbonisation challenge. First mover producers of near-zero emissions materials are beginning to position themselves to compete in such markets, including through the development of definitions, certification and labelling systems for near-zero emissions steel and cement – in some cases through collaboration with government – like the Low Emissions Steel Standard initiated in Germany, the voluntary CO2 standard of the China Iron and Steel Association, and the Global Cement and Concrete Association’s definitions proposal. Yet, while progress is underway, it has not yet advanced at the speed and scale needed: announced capacity for near-zero…
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Global Energy Review 2025 Key findings
…in 2024 after China and India. The European Union returned to growth for the first time since 2017 (aside from the post-Covid rebound in 2021).Global oil demand growth slowed markedly in 2024, in line with the IEA’s forecast. Oil’s share of total energy demand fell below 30% for the first time ever, 50 years after peaking at 46%. Demand for oil rose by 0.8% in 2024, compared with a 1.9% increase in 2023. However, trends varied between sectors and regions. Oil demand from global road transport fell slightly, driven by declines in China (-1…
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Global Energy Review 2025 Coal
…In 2024, global coal power generation grew by nearly 1% to 10 700 TWh, a new high. A key driver was record temperatures, which pushed up electricity demand for cooling (especially with intense heatwaves in China and India). The estimated effect of higher temperatures on coal demand in 2024 covers the entire annual increase in coal use. While coal remains the world’s largest source of power generation, its share in the electricity mix is falling: its current share (35%) is the lowest since the IEA was founded in 1974.Consumption of metallurgical coal fell by around 0.5% in 2024, driven…
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Global Energy Review 2025 Electricity
…electricity demand in 2024, growing four times faster than in 2023Global electricity consumption in buildings increased by more than 600 TWh (5%) in 2024, accounting for nearly 60% of total growth in electricity consumption. Key drivers included rising demand for air conditioning, which was bolstered by severe heatwaves in countries such as China and India, and demand for power from new data centres. The industry sector made up nearly 40% of total growth in electricity demand in 2024. Electricity use in industry grew by nearly 4% in 2024, a step up from the pace in 2023, driven by increased activity…
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Global Energy Review 2025 CO2 Emissions
…in 2024, driven by rising energy demand associated with rapid economic and population growth. Emissions from coal rose by 2%, while natural gas emissions increased by 3.7% and oil emissions rose by 0.3%, reflecting the continued reliance on fossil fuels to meet expanding industrial activity and improve energy access.China’s energy-related CO2 emissions grew by an estimated 0.4% year-on-year in 2024, with most of the growth occurring in the first quarter due to the residual impact of lockdowns in early 2023. Energy demand surged throughout the year, driven by record-breaking heatwaves, economic…
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