Energy · Topic
Electricity Growth
4 articles from Energy practitioners
Renewables surpass coal, oil, and gas as the largest source of new global energy supply in 2025
Ember data shows renewables led global energy supply growth in 2025, with solar up 30% and clean power meeting all new electricity demand.
Data centers drove half of US electricity demand growth as time-to-power becomes the defining constraint
Data centers now account for roughly 50% of US electricity demand growth, far outpacing the global rate, as power infrastructure timelines stall expansion plans
Solar outshines coal in US power generation milestone
In May, solar energy surpassed coal in US electricity generation, marking a historic shift as solar supplied 12.8% of the nation's power. Despite federal policies favoring coal, solar has remained the fastest-growing energy source, reflecting shifting market dynamics and investor preferences.
The U.S. Power Grid is Facing Increasing Demand. Mission-Critical Technologies Can Come to the Rescue
Strategic infrastructure upgrades and advanced technologies offer utilities a path to meet explosive demand without compromising reliability