Analysis and forecast to 2026Electricity 2024The IEA examines the full spectrum of energy issues including oil, gas and coal supply and demand, renewable energy technologies, electricity markets, energy efficiency, access to energy, demand side management and much more. Through its work, the IEA advocates policies that will enhance the reliability, affordability and sustainability of energy in its 31 member countries, 13 association countries and beyond.This publication and any map included herein are without prejudice to the status of or sovereignty over any territory, to the delimitation of international frontiers and boundaries and to the name of any territory, city or area.Source: IEA. International Energy Agency Website: www.iea.orgIEA member countries: AustraliaAustriaBelgiumCanadaCzech RepublicDenmarkEstoniaFinlandFranceGermanyGreeceHungaryIrelandItalyJapanKoreaLithuaniaLuxembourgMexicoNetherlandsNew ZealandNorwayPolandPortugalSlovak RepublicSpainSwedenSwitzerlandRepublic of TürkiyeUnited KingdomUnited StatesThe European Commission also participates in the work of the IEAIEA association countries:Argentina BrazilChinaEgyptIndiaIndonesiaKenyaMoroccoSenegalSingapore South Africa Thailand UkraineINTERNATIONAL ENERGYAGENCYElectricity 2024 Abstract Analysis and forecast to 2026 PAGE | 3 I EA. CC BY 4.0. Abstract Electricity is central to the functioning of modern societies and economies – and its importance is only growing as technologies that run on electricity, such as electric vehicles and heat pumps, become increasingly popular. Power generation is currently the largest source of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in the world, but it is also the sector leading the transition to net zero emissions through the rapid expansion of renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power. Ensuring consumers have secure and affordable access to electricity while also reducing global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions is one of the core challenges of the energy transition. Given these trends, the International Energy Agency’s Electricity 2024 is essential reading. It offers a deep and comprehensive analysis of recent policies and market developments, and provides forecasts through 2026 for electricity demand, supply and CO2 emissions. The IEA’s electricity sector report, which has been published regularly since 2020, provides insight into the evolving generation mix. In addition, this year’s report features in-depth analysis on the drivers of recent declines in electricity demand in Europe; the data centre sector’s impact on electricity consumption; and recent developments in the global nuclear power sector. Electricity 2024 Acknowledgements, contributors and credits Analysis and forecast to 2026 PAGE | 4 I EA. CC BY 4.0. Acknowledgements, contributors and credits This study was prepared by the Gas, Coal and Power Markets (GCP) Division of the International Energy Agency (IEA). It was designe...
