Global electricity demand surges 4.3% in 2024 – IEA 

The International Energy Agency has reported a sharp increase in global electricity demand, which surged by 4.3% in 2024, marking a significant rise from the 2.5% growth recorded in 2023.

The newly released Global Energy Review 2025 on Friday attributes this surge to rising electrification across multiple sectors, extreme weather conditions, and growing industrial activity.

According to the report, electricity demand growth in 2024 nearly…