Global electricity demand to grow 4% a year through 2027, IEA says
Emerging economies will account for 85% of the growth. Data centers and electric vehicles will also boost demand in richer countries.
What’s driving electricity demand? It isn’t just AI and data centers.
A boom in heavy industry, an increase in the number of air conditioners, and a robust electric-vehicle market are all adding to China’s power demand. India and Southeast Asia are also going to have above-average increases in demand, driven by economic growth and increased adoption of air conditioners.
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C hina and the US, the world’s two top greenhouse gas polluters, could burn through a lot more electricity over the next couple of years, according to the latest forecast from t
Power Surge: IEA Projects Sharp Rise in Global Electricity Demand
EVs and data centers will drive power demand in the U.S. higher, while the expansion of air conditioning will add to electricity needs in developing countries.
How Air Conditioning Is Driving Surging Global Electricity Demand
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that air conditioning is becoming a major driver of global electricity demand. According to the IEA, worldwide electricity use will rise by an amount equal to Japan’s total annual consumption by 2027,
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