Global Energy Review 2025
Context:
Recently, the International Energy Agency (IEA) released its Global Energy Review 2025. The report highlighted the trends in global energy consumption and the role of renewables.
Relevance:
GS-03 (Conservation)
Key Findings of the Global Energy Review 2025:
1. Surge in Global Energy Demand
- In 2024, energy consumption increased by 2.2%.
- Emerging and developing economies contribution was more than 80%.
- Key drivers: Rapid industrialization, urbanization, and economic recovery post-pandemic.
2. Renewable Energy and Nuclear Power Drive Growth
- 80% of the new electricity generation in 2024 came from renewable energy sources and nuclear power.
- For the first time, these clean energy sources accounted for 40% of the global electricity supply.
- Investments in solar, wind, and nuclear energy have accelerated, reducing dependency on fossil fuels.
3. Reduction in CO2 Emissions
- The adoption of solar power, wind energy, nuclear energy, electric vehicles, and heat pumps since 2019 has significantly reduced carbon emissions.
- These technologies prevent the release of 2.6 billion tonnes of CO2 annually, which is about 7% of global emissions.
- The transition to clean energy is playing a crucial role in addressing climate change and meeting international carbon reduction goals.
Prelims Question:
Consider the following statements regarding the IEA Global Energy Review 2025:
- In 2024, more than half of the world’s electricity generation came from renewable and nuclear energy sources.
- Emerging and developing economies accounted for over 80% of the global increase in energy demand in 2024.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: (b) 2 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is incorrect: The report states that renewable and nuclear energy contributed 40% of the total electricity generation, not more than half (50%+).
- Statement 2 is correct: Emerging and developing economies accounted for over 80% of the global increase in energy demand in 2024, as mentioned in the report.
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