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Global energy demand rose 1.7% last year, hitting a new record high, while renewables accounted for the largest share of new energy supply, according to the latest Statistical Review of World Energy, published by the Energy Institute.
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Global energy demand hit a new record high last year, report finds

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Global energy demand rose 1.7% last year, hitting a new record high, while renewables accounted for the largest share of…

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While India reached a milestone in non-fossil fuel power generation last year, the fact that grid operators were forced to curtail renewable generation to preserve system stability indicates the need for greater energy flexibility, Ember has said.
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India’s energy system needs to embrace flexibility, says Ember

5 months ago5 months ago3 mins

While India reached a milestone in non-fossil fuel power generation last year, the fact that grid operators were forced to…

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Renewables supplied close to a third of US electricity in the first four months of this year
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Wind and solar generated more electricity than fossil fuels in the EU last year

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Wind and solar together generated a record 30% of electricity in the European Union in 2025, surpassing electricity derived from…

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While heat pumps are viewed as a key solution for reducing Europe's reliance on fossil fuels, their adoption remains slower than expected, Ember has said in a new report.
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Adoption of heat pumps slower than expected across Europe

6 months ago6 months ago5 mins

While heat pumps are viewed as a key solution for reducing Europe’s reliance on fossil fuels, their adoption remains slower…

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Growth in emerging markets helped to 'turbocharge' the global electric vehicle market in 2025, a new report by Ember has found.
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Emerging markets ‘turbocharged’ EV sales in 2025

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Growth in emerging markets helped to ‘turbocharge’ the global electric vehicle market in 2025, a new report by Ember has…

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Renewables contributed more to global electricity than coal in the first half of 2025, marking a "crucial turning point" in the world's energy mix, Ember has said.
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Renewables overtake coal for the first time in global electricity mix

9 months ago9 months ago4 mins

Renewables contributed more to global electricity than coal in the first half of 2025, marking a “crucial turning point” in…

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Global solar installations surged by two thirds (64%) in the first half of 2025, new data from Ember has revealed, with 380 GW of new solar capacity added during the period.
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Global solar installations rose by two thirds in H1 2025

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Global solar installations surged by two thirds (64%) in the first half of 2025, new data from Ember has revealed,…

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The heatwaves that hit Europe in late June and early July led to a 14% surge in daily power demand, according to analysis by energy think tank Ember.
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European heatwaves increase daily power demand by up to 14%

12 months ago12 months ago4 mins

The heatwaves that hit Europe in late June and early July led to a 14% surge in daily power demand,…

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Solar and wind energy already generate enough electricity to power the global motor vehicle industry, if the global gasoline fleet were entirely electric, a new study by Ember has found.
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Solar and wind already generate enough electricity to power global motor vehicle fleet

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Solar and wind energy already generate enough electricity to power the global motor vehicle industry, if the global gasoline fleet…

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Clean energy sources supplied more than 40% of global electricity generation in 2024, a new report by Ember has found, following 'record growth' in renewables, particularly solar.
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Clean energy supplied more than 40% of global electricity last year

1 year ago1 year ago5 mins

Clean energy sources supplied more than 40% of global electricity generation in 2024, a new report by Ember has found,…

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INTERVIEWS

  • Ambition Into Action – Jeff Yorzyk, Senior Director of Sustainability, HelloFreshJune 26, 2026
  • Ambition Into Action – David Pettet, Group Head of Sustainability, Nomad FoodsJune 23, 2026
  • Ambition Into Action – Caoimhe Buckley, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, FyffesJune 17, 2026
  • Jennifer Wakely on how Specsavers is linking sustainability targets, reporting and product design to its business strategyJune 15, 2026
  • Dr Mark Roseland on why saving the planet starts with one community at a timeJune 11, 2026

EXPLAINER

  • Opponents to the Global Plastics Treaty are running out of excusesJune 30, 2026
  • The carbon removal market doesn’t need more innovation – it needs the conditions to scaleJune 26, 2026
  • The energy wall – how AI companies are trying to scale without breaking power billsJune 25, 2026
  • Anthropic AI and carbon emissions – what businesses should considerJune 17, 2026
  • ESG reporting will collapse over the next decade, unless it stops penalising honest disclosures June 15, 2026

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