Clean electricity meets all new demand, curbing fossil fuels, says Ember
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Why in news
Think tank Ember reported that low-emissions energy sources met all new global electricity demand in 2025 for the first time, effectively curbing fossil fuel growth.
Background
In 2025, solar and wind power led the transition, with solar generating 75% of new demand and wind meeting almost all remaining demand. The International Energy Agency (IEA) also observed a slowdown in oil and gas demand during the same period.
Facts for Prelims
- FactSolar power generated 75% of new global electricity demand in 2025.
- FactWind power met almost all remaining new electricity demand in 2025.
- BodyInternational Energy Agency (IEA) reported a slowdown in oil and gas demand in 2025.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the structural shifts in global energy demand towards renewables and the challenges of phasing out fossil fuel reliance in the global economy.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Infrastructure gap: High capital costs for grid modernization to integrate intermittent solar and wind power
- Market volatility: Impact of fossil fuel price shocks on the pace of renewable transition
- Policy trade-offs: Balancing immediate energy security with long-term decarbonization targets
Keywords: Decarbonization · Renewable Energy Transition · Energy Security · Low-emissions Pathways · Fossil Fuel Phase-out
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