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Renewables soar, but fossil fuels continue to rise as global electricity demand hits record levels
26/06/2025
Key Findings:
- Wind and solar combined grew by 16%, reinforcing their role as the fastest growing areas of the energy system. China was responsible for 57% of new additions, with solar almost doubling in just two years.
- Wind and solar grew nearly nine times faster than total energy demand, and fossil fuels also grew (just over 1%) in 2024.
- The world saw a 2% annual rise in total energy demand, reaching a new high of 592 EJ.
- All-time records were reached across ALL forms of energy (coal, oil, gas, renewables, hydro and nuclear).
- At 4%, electricity demand growth continued to outpace total energy demand growth, an indicator that the age of electricity is not just emerging but is shaping a new global energy system.
Unprecedented growth in offshore wind accompanied by a rise in injury rates
12/06/2025
The G+ Offshore Wind Health and Safety Organisation, based at the Energy Institute, has today published its 2024 Incident Data Report, providing a comprehensive overview to date of health and safety performance across the global offshore wind sector.
Incident rates in UK onshore wind sector drop to five-year low
05/06/2025
SafetyOn, the health and safety organisation for the onshore wind industry, has today released the 2024 Incident Data report, showcasing continued improvement in industry safety with a reduction in both major incidents and severe injuries.
Powering the world’s future workforce: Energy Institute launches free student membership
03/06/2025
The Energy Institute (EI), the professional membership body for people who work across the world of energy, announced today that student membership is now completely free for all students worldwide, regardless of their course or location.
Awards recognise professionals across continents creating a better energy future
27/02/2025
- Changemakers from Africa, Asia, Europe and North America recognised at London awards ceremony rounding off International Energy Week 2025
- Global climate statesman Secretary John Kerry honoured with EI President’s Award
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New Energy World stories
Chemical tanker takes to the wing
2nd July 2025
‘This is the fourth tanker to sail with VentoFoils,’ says Chiel de Leeuw, Chief Commercial Officer at Econowind, which has sold more than 130 VentoFoi...
UK schools accelerate solar shift with new investment
2nd July 2025
The first of six planned rooftop solar PV installations at Wellspring Academy Trust schools was installed at Springwell Alternative Academy Grantham i...
Integrated heat pump/EV charger offerings coming to UK market
2nd July 2025
First is a service that includes the car. Previewed at an Octopus Energy event in June, and launching later this year, is the Power Pack Bundle, which...
UK government abandons Moroccan HVDC megaproject plan
2nd July 2025
The Xlinks Morocco-to-UK power project is an ambitious private sector-led proposal which aimed to supply clean power to the UK via the world’s longest...
Oil supply growth outpaces demand as fossil fuel phaseout could fall short ahead of COP30
2nd July 2025
With intensifying geopolitical strains and heightened uncertainty about global economic prospects, oil markets are undergoing structural changes as th...
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Become an EI volunteer and help create a better energy future
3rd January 2023
We are seeking volunteers to join several committees of Council, including the Energy Advisory Panel, Professional Affairs Committee, HR Committee and...
New Fellowship route recognises the best in energy
2nd November 2022
The Energy Institute launches its new route to Fellowship this month – the aim, to recognise the people who make a real difference in energy. The move...
“Stellar” International Energy Week 2022
1st March 2022
The implications of COP26 for the energy sector’s transition to net zero, and fresh concerns about energy security sparked by the Ukraine crisis, were...
Energy in Conversation Season 2 continues with ‘the silent tsunami’
23rd September 2021
This season on the EI’s podcast, it’s all about the future. Every episode discusses a different perspective on the possible future of the industry, an...
EI gears up for COP26
26th August 2021
With just two months to go until the world’s governments gather for the COP26 global climate talks in Glasgow, the EI has a busy autumn of related act...
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