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Average annual electricity demand growth by sector and end use in the United States, 2015–2030
United States Electricity
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Estimated grid hosting capacity that can be unlocked via non-firm connection agreements and technology upgrades by region
Estimated grid hosting capacity that can be unlocked via non-firm connection agreements and technology upgrades by region Electricity 2026
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Estimated global grid hosting capacity that can be unlocked through selected upgrades by voltage level, 2025
Estimated global grid hosting capacity that can be unlocked through selected upgrades by voltage level, 2025 Electricity 2026
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Wind
Wind has significant potential to boost growth in global renewable capacity
Electricity generation from renewables is expected to increase by 60% through 2030 – rising from 9 900 terawatt-hours (TWh) in 2024 to 16 200 TWh by the end of the decade. Wind accounts for almost a third of growth, second only to solar PV, which accounts for 60%.
Although wind power continues to face supply chain issues, rising costs and permitting delays today, global capacity is still expected to nearly double to over 2 000 gigawatts (GW) by 2030 as both advanced and developing economies tackle these barriers.
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Global electricity demand is set to grow strongly to 2030, underscoring need for investments in grids and flexibility
…this decade, with electricity generation from renewables, natural gas and nuclear all expanding to keep pace, according to a new IEA report.Electricity 2026, out today, is the IEA’s annual report on global electricity systems and markets. It provides in-depth analysis of recent trends and policy developments, and includes forecasts for electricity demand, supply and carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions over the five-year period through 2030.According to the report, electricity demand is on course to grow at least 2.5 times as fast as overall energy demand through 2030 as the Age of Electricity takes hold. This…
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The implications of surging electricity demand
…https://www.iea.org/the-energy-mix.
Surging global electricity demand underlines need for grids and flexibility investments
Global power demand is set to grow by more than 3.5% per year on average over the rest of this decade, with electricity generation from renewables, natural gas and nuclear all expanding to keep pace, according to our new annual report.
Electricity 2026 https://www.iea.org/reports/electricity-2026 provides in-depth analysis of recent trends and policy developments across the sector. It shows that global electricity demand is on course to grow at least 2.5 times as fast…
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Electric Vehicles
Global electric car sales continue to break records as affordability improves
Despite recent economic headwinds that have put pressure on the auto sector, global sales of electric cars have continued to break records as electric models become increasingly affordable. Electric car sales exceeded 17 million globally in 2024, reaching a sales share of more than 20%. Just the additional 3.5 million electric cars sold in 2024 compared with the previous year is more than the total number of electric cars sold worldwide in 2020.
In 2025, sales of electric cars are expected to surpass 20 million, accounting for over…
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Nuclear Power
…nearly 420 active nuclear reactors is set to reach a record high in 2025 as Japan restarts production, maintenance works are completed in France, and new reactors begin commercial operations in various markets, including China, Europe, India and Korea. Meanwhile, more than 60 nuclear reactors are currently under construction – representing over 70 gigawatts (GW) of capacity – and governments’ interest in nuclear power is at its highest level since the oil crisis in the 1970s, reflecting efforts to bolster energy security, accelerate clean energy transitions and meet rising demand for electricity. Over 40 countries now have plans to expand its use.
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The mega batteries transforming power systems
…solar power is available, or during a weather event that disrupts electricity generation.
The power capacity of these utility-scale batteries in 2024 was more than 12 times as high as in 2020. Our recent Electricity 2026 https://www.iea.org/reports/electricity-2026 report finds that as a result, these batteries have become a significant source of short-term flexibility for power systems, with a growing role in supporting the security of energy supply more broadly.
The strong growth is especially notable in regions with rapidly rising shares of solar and wind in electricity generation. Markets such as California…
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Road
More stringent and broader coverage of fuel efficiency standards for light-duty vehicles is needed
For cars and vans, increasing fuel efficiency standards is important as even in the Net Zero Emissions by 2050 Scenario, nearly 80% of cars and vans on the road in 2030 are still powered with internal combustion engines. Sales of heavier, less efficient SUVs reached around 46% of global sales in 2022, while electric vehicles were just 14% of sales. More and more countries are formulating vehicle efficiency standards and some are even putting in place zero-emission vehicle sales requirements. To be in line…