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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

4 months ago4 months ago4 mins

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 renewables are on the increase, coal still dominates India's energy sector
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India’s energy system needs to embrace flexibility, says Ember

9 months ago9 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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Renewable energy set to be the 'dominant growth engine of the economy'
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Wind and solar generated more electricity than fossil fuels in the EU last year

9 months ago9 months ago4 mins

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

10 months ago10 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

10 months ago10 months ago4 mins

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

1 year ago1 year 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

1 year ago1 year ago4 mins

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%

1 year ago1 year 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

1 year ago1 year ago4 mins

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

2 years ago2 years 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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