Global Power Demand to Grow 3.6% Annually Through 2030: IEA

Renewables and nuclear power to hit 50% share

February 18, 2026

/ Meghana Prasad
/ Other, Renewable Energy
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Global electricity demand is entering a period of structural acceleration, with consumption projected to grow at an average annual rate of 3.6% between 2026 and 2030, according to the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) Electricity 2026 report.

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