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Global gas power share shrinks to 21.8% as solar dominates growth
Global gas power share shrinks to 21.8% as solar dominates growth
Solar alone met 75% of new electricity demand in 2025 whilst gas covered less than 5%.
4 hours ago
Bangladesh power sector’s $4.53b shortfall underscores transition imperative
Industries now face tariffs of up to $0.13/kWh following increases of as much as 17%.
1 day ago
China’s LNG strategy signals new era in global gas trade
Economy shifted from steady buyer role to flexible LNG demand timing response.
2 days ago
Asia faces LNG supply shock, price volatility on Hormuz closure
LNG shortages intensify as trade routes and pricing shift globally.
4 days ago
India’s power grid strains at night as cooling demand rises
Solar output falls after sunset whilst cooling remains elevated through the night.
5 days ago
Malaysia to exceed 18.43-GW RE target by 2031, GlobalData says
Capacity may hit 31.5GW by 2035 as rising demand strains grid expansion plans.
MidEast conflict forces Asia to shift energy investments
An IEA report said global energy investment hits $3.4t as Asia shifts strategy.
Oil and gas firms cautious as renewables gain ground in global power, GlobalData says
The power mix shifted as fossil fuel firms limit exposure whilst renewables scale toward 40% by 2030.
Philippines overtakes Pakistan as China’s No. 2 solar export market
China exported over 3,000 MWs of solar panel in March and April alone.
Solar set to overtake all power sources by 2032, report says
Battery storage capacity is expected to reach 3.8TW by 2035.
Fossil fuel use falls as electricity gains share of global energy mix
Electricity could rise from about 23% to over 50% of global energy use by 2050.
Asia-Pacific renewable surge tests grids amidst rising climate risks
The region is expected to exceed 60% of global RE generation by mid-century.
India’s grid lags renewables, threatening 2030 target
Grid build cycle lags project completion across power expansion pipeline.
Indonesia renewables face grid limits as capacity rises to 14GW in 2024
Demand growth also strained transmission capacity across islands as buildout lags.
Coal plant exit hurdle looms in Southeast Asia as $135b capital remains unrecovered, IEA says
Utilities sit on stranded assets, delaying retirements and extending repayment cycles.
Middle East conflict delays RE projects by up to 12 months, Rystad says
Developers face extended timelines as logistics and financing conditions tighten.
India power demand seen rising 5% on higher cooling needs, coal reliance
Coal inventories stayed near 18 days supporting thermal generation into FY27.
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