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Global Energy Demand Grew More Slowly in 2025, Met Mainly by Solar and Natural Gas
@IEA reported that solar power was the largest source meeting global energy demand growth in 2025, followed by natural gas. Electricity consumption grew faster than overall energy demand.
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Global energy demand grew in 2025, though at a slower pace than the previous year, according to @IEA reported. Solar power supplied the largest share of that growth. Natural gas ranked second among sources that met the increase.
Global electricity consumption expanded faster than overall energy demand during the same period. @IEA reported that the growth occurred against a complex economic and geopolitical backdrop. The agency stated that a diverse range of sources met the demand increase, with solar in the lead and natural gas following.
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