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Our newsletter went out today, with info & analysis on the latest electricity market trends, next week’s #IEAMinisterial, meetings with the President of Türkiye & Saudi Arabia’s Energy Minister & more.
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February 9, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Our newsletter went out today, with info & analysis on the latest electricity market trends, next week’s #IEAMinisterial, meetings with the President of Türkiye & Saudi Arabia’s Energy Minister & more.
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Affordability remains the primary barrier to boosting access to clean cooking.
At today's prices, the cost of adopting a clean cooking solution would exceed 10% of household monthly income for nearly 600 million people in sub-Saharan Africa.
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At today's prices, the cost of adopting a clean cooking solution would exceed 10% of household monthly income for nearly 600 million people in sub-Saharan Africa.
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February 9, 2026 at 11:15 AM
Affordability remains the primary barrier to boosting access to clean cooking.
At today's prices, the cost of adopting a clean cooking solution would exceed 10% of household monthly income for nearly 600 million people in sub-Saharan Africa.
More ➡️ iea.li/3X1iXFk
At today's prices, the cost of adopting a clean cooking solution would exceed 10% of household monthly income for nearly 600 million people in sub-Saharan Africa.
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On 20 February, join experts from government & industry to discuss how demand flexibility can enhance energy efficiency, strengthen energy security and reduce system & consumer costs – drawing on key findings from our recent report.
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February 9, 2026 at 10:30 AM
On 20 February, join experts from government & industry to discuss how demand flexibility can enhance energy efficiency, strengthen energy security and reduce system & consumer costs – drawing on key findings from our recent report.
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Nuclear power output reached a new record high in 2025
Reactor restarts in Japan, higher generation in France, and capacity additions in key markets like China & India helped drive this growth.
And generation is set to continue rising steadily to 2030 👉 iea.li/4a2F6KU
Reactor restarts in Japan, higher generation in France, and capacity additions in key markets like China & India helped drive this growth.
And generation is set to continue rising steadily to 2030 👉 iea.li/4a2F6KU
February 9, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Nuclear power output reached a new record high in 2025
Reactor restarts in Japan, higher generation in France, and capacity additions in key markets like China & India helped drive this growth.
And generation is set to continue rising steadily to 2030 👉 iea.li/4a2F6KU
Reactor restarts in Japan, higher generation in France, and capacity additions in key markets like China & India helped drive this growth.
And generation is set to continue rising steadily to 2030 👉 iea.li/4a2F6KU
On 13-17 April, we’ll host our next Energy Efficiency Policy Training Week, focused on Latin America & the Caribbean.
Gain key insights on how to design & implement effective efficiency policies in transport, buildings, industry & more.
Apply now 👉 iea.li/3M3RiC0
Gain key insights on how to design & implement effective efficiency policies in transport, buildings, industry & more.
Apply now 👉 iea.li/3M3RiC0
February 8, 2026 at 1:45 PM
On 13-17 April, we’ll host our next Energy Efficiency Policy Training Week, focused on Latin America & the Caribbean.
Gain key insights on how to design & implement effective efficiency policies in transport, buildings, industry & more.
Apply now 👉 iea.li/3M3RiC0
Gain key insights on how to design & implement effective efficiency policies in transport, buildings, industry & more.
Apply now 👉 iea.li/3M3RiC0
Global power demand is set to grow by more than 3.5% annually to 2030 as the Age of Electricity takes hold
Rising electricity use in industry, the uptake of EVs, higher air conditioning use and the growth of data centres & AI are leading this expansion 👉 iea.li/4a2F6KU
Rising electricity use in industry, the uptake of EVs, higher air conditioning use and the growth of data centres & AI are leading this expansion 👉 iea.li/4a2F6KU
February 8, 2026 at 11:45 AM
Global power demand is set to grow by more than 3.5% annually to 2030 as the Age of Electricity takes hold
Rising electricity use in industry, the uptake of EVs, higher air conditioning use and the growth of data centres & AI are leading this expansion 👉 iea.li/4a2F6KU
Rising electricity use in industry, the uptake of EVs, higher air conditioning use and the growth of data centres & AI are leading this expansion 👉 iea.li/4a2F6KU
Conventional geothermal is limited to rare, shallow hotspots, meeting only ~1% of global electricity demand today
Next-generation geothermal aims to overcome this by drilling deeper & accessing hard-to-reach heat, opening the door to wider deployment 👉 iea.li/4tfnaUX
Next-generation geothermal aims to overcome this by drilling deeper & accessing hard-to-reach heat, opening the door to wider deployment 👉 iea.li/4tfnaUX
February 7, 2026 at 1:45 PM
Conventional geothermal is limited to rare, shallow hotspots, meeting only ~1% of global electricity demand today
Next-generation geothermal aims to overcome this by drilling deeper & accessing hard-to-reach heat, opening the door to wider deployment 👉 iea.li/4tfnaUX
Next-generation geothermal aims to overcome this by drilling deeper & accessing hard-to-reach heat, opening the door to wider deployment 👉 iea.li/4tfnaUX
Global electricity demand is set to grow by over 3.5% a year to 2030, outpacing overall energy use & economic growth.
Emerging economies make up the bulk of this rise. But advanced economies are also seeing demand increase after 15 years of stagnation 👉 iea.li/4a2F6KU
Emerging economies make up the bulk of this rise. But advanced economies are also seeing demand increase after 15 years of stagnation 👉 iea.li/4a2F6KU
February 7, 2026 at 11:45 AM
Global electricity demand is set to grow by over 3.5% a year to 2030, outpacing overall energy use & economic growth.
Emerging economies make up the bulk of this rise. But advanced economies are also seeing demand increase after 15 years of stagnation 👉 iea.li/4a2F6KU
Emerging economies make up the bulk of this rise. But advanced economies are also seeing demand increase after 15 years of stagnation 👉 iea.li/4a2F6KU
Centres of gravity are shifting across the global energy system.
Our new online tool tracks how key energy indicators – such as energy demand, production, access & more – have moved geographically over time & indicates where they could go next 👉 iea.li/4rxsxNK
Our new online tool tracks how key energy indicators – such as energy demand, production, access & more – have moved geographically over time & indicates where they could go next 👉 iea.li/4rxsxNK
February 6, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Centres of gravity are shifting across the global energy system.
Our new online tool tracks how key energy indicators – such as energy demand, production, access & more – have moved geographically over time & indicates where they could go next 👉 iea.li/4rxsxNK
Our new online tool tracks how key energy indicators – such as energy demand, production, access & more – have moved geographically over time & indicates where they could go next 👉 iea.li/4rxsxNK
🗣 “In this Age of Electricity, the increase in global power consumption through 2030 is set to be equivalent to adding more than two European Unions”
IEA Director of Energy Markets & Security Keisuke Sadamori on the outlook for electricity use ahead 👉 iea.li/4trmyf9
IEA Director of Energy Markets & Security Keisuke Sadamori on the outlook for electricity use ahead 👉 iea.li/4trmyf9
February 6, 2026 at 11:15 AM
🗣 “In this Age of Electricity, the increase in global power consumption through 2030 is set to be equivalent to adding more than two European Unions”
IEA Director of Energy Markets & Security Keisuke Sadamori on the outlook for electricity use ahead 👉 iea.li/4trmyf9
IEA Director of Energy Markets & Security Keisuke Sadamori on the outlook for electricity use ahead 👉 iea.li/4trmyf9
🎧 Our latest Everything Energy podcast episode is out!
Listen as IEA’s Elspeth Hathaway & Rebecca Ruff examine what’s driving the surge in energy jobs & challenges that could undermine future momentum.
Apple Podcasts: iea.li/4echhAF
Spotify: iea.li/3Gc1tkP
Listen as IEA’s Elspeth Hathaway & Rebecca Ruff examine what’s driving the surge in energy jobs & challenges that could undermine future momentum.
Apple Podcasts: iea.li/4echhAF
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February 6, 2026 at 9:00 AM
🎧 Our latest Everything Energy podcast episode is out!
Listen as IEA’s Elspeth Hathaway & Rebecca Ruff examine what’s driving the surge in energy jobs & challenges that could undermine future momentum.
Apple Podcasts: iea.li/4echhAF
Spotify: iea.li/3Gc1tkP
Listen as IEA’s Elspeth Hathaway & Rebecca Ruff examine what’s driving the surge in energy jobs & challenges that could undermine future momentum.
Apple Podcasts: iea.li/4echhAF
Spotify: iea.li/3Gc1tkP
Electricity 2026 is out now! ⚡️
It shows the world's demand for electricity is set to grow strongly to 2030, underscoring the need for greater investment in grids & flexibility.
Read the key findings 👉 iea.li/4r2f9RP
Explore the full analysis 👉 iea.li/3ZQdHFY
It shows the world's demand for electricity is set to grow strongly to 2030, underscoring the need for greater investment in grids & flexibility.
Read the key findings 👉 iea.li/4r2f9RP
Explore the full analysis 👉 iea.li/3ZQdHFY
February 6, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Electricity 2026 is out now! ⚡️
It shows the world's demand for electricity is set to grow strongly to 2030, underscoring the need for greater investment in grids & flexibility.
Read the key findings 👉 iea.li/4r2f9RP
Explore the full analysis 👉 iea.li/3ZQdHFY
It shows the world's demand for electricity is set to grow strongly to 2030, underscoring the need for greater investment in grids & flexibility.
Read the key findings 👉 iea.li/4r2f9RP
Explore the full analysis 👉 iea.li/3ZQdHFY
The crossover of oil & gas technologies and engineering advances is helping cut costs & speed up project development for next‑generation geothermal
Recent wells are outperforming earlier projects, with drilling rates for some companies nearly doubling 👉 iea.li/4tfnaUX
Recent wells are outperforming earlier projects, with drilling rates for some companies nearly doubling 👉 iea.li/4tfnaUX
February 5, 2026 at 5:05 PM
The crossover of oil & gas technologies and engineering advances is helping cut costs & speed up project development for next‑generation geothermal
Recent wells are outperforming earlier projects, with drilling rates for some companies nearly doubling 👉 iea.li/4tfnaUX
Recent wells are outperforming earlier projects, with drilling rates for some companies nearly doubling 👉 iea.li/4tfnaUX
Our Electricity 2026 report comes out tomorrow ⚡️
It offers a comprehensive look at recent policies & market developments and provides forecasts through 2030 for electricity demand, supply & more.
Learn more 👉 iea.li/3ZjanmF
It offers a comprehensive look at recent policies & market developments and provides forecasts through 2030 for electricity demand, supply & more.
Learn more 👉 iea.li/3ZjanmF
February 5, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Our Electricity 2026 report comes out tomorrow ⚡️
It offers a comprehensive look at recent policies & market developments and provides forecasts through 2030 for electricity demand, supply & more.
Learn more 👉 iea.li/3ZjanmF
It offers a comprehensive look at recent policies & market developments and provides forecasts through 2030 for electricity demand, supply & more.
Learn more 👉 iea.li/3ZjanmF
📣 The IEA is on WhatsApp!
Our official WhatsApp channel brings you the latest global energy insights – from groundbreaking reports, expert commentary & data-driven analysis – delivered straight to your phone.
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Our official WhatsApp channel brings you the latest global energy insights – from groundbreaking reports, expert commentary & data-driven analysis – delivered straight to your phone.
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February 5, 2026 at 11:15 AM
📣 The IEA is on WhatsApp!
Our official WhatsApp channel brings you the latest global energy insights – from groundbreaking reports, expert commentary & data-driven analysis – delivered straight to your phone.
Subscribe now 👉 iea.li/4kfb0Y5
Our official WhatsApp channel brings you the latest global energy insights – from groundbreaking reports, expert commentary & data-driven analysis – delivered straight to your phone.
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Stockpiling critical minerals is complex due to their diverse forms
Many materials present a range of storage challenges, such as reactivity or sensitivity to humidity
Effective stockpiling systems must take these warehousing requirements into account 👉 iea.li/3NRXfCB
Many materials present a range of storage challenges, such as reactivity or sensitivity to humidity
Effective stockpiling systems must take these warehousing requirements into account 👉 iea.li/3NRXfCB
February 4, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Stockpiling critical minerals is complex due to their diverse forms
Many materials present a range of storage challenges, such as reactivity or sensitivity to humidity
Effective stockpiling systems must take these warehousing requirements into account 👉 iea.li/3NRXfCB
Many materials present a range of storage challenges, such as reactivity or sensitivity to humidity
Effective stockpiling systems must take these warehousing requirements into account 👉 iea.li/3NRXfCB
Explore World Energy Outlook 2025 report 👇
Current Policies Scenario: iea.li/46ejbOs
Stated Policies Scenario: iea.li/4tijvpy
Implications: iea.li/4qcISq0
ACCESS Scenario: iea.li/464ePcX
Net Zero Emissions by 2050: iea.li/3ZJ6zv0
Current Policies Scenario: iea.li/46ejbOs
Stated Policies Scenario: iea.li/4tijvpy
Implications: iea.li/4qcISq0
ACCESS Scenario: iea.li/464ePcX
Net Zero Emissions by 2050: iea.li/3ZJ6zv0
February 4, 2026 at 11:15 AM
Explore World Energy Outlook 2025 report 👇
Current Policies Scenario: iea.li/46ejbOs
Stated Policies Scenario: iea.li/4tijvpy
Implications: iea.li/4qcISq0
ACCESS Scenario: iea.li/464ePcX
Net Zero Emissions by 2050: iea.li/3ZJ6zv0
Current Policies Scenario: iea.li/46ejbOs
Stated Policies Scenario: iea.li/4tijvpy
Implications: iea.li/4qcISq0
ACCESS Scenario: iea.li/464ePcX
Net Zero Emissions by 2050: iea.li/3ZJ6zv0
There is a spectrum of approaches for managing critical mineral stockpiles, with suitability varying by country & material.
Some are held directly by governments or public agencies, while others are overseen by companies under mandates.
Read more 👉 iea.li/4tbtBrV
Some are held directly by governments or public agencies, while others are overseen by companies under mandates.
Read more 👉 iea.li/4tbtBrV
February 4, 2026 at 9:01 AM
There is a spectrum of approaches for managing critical mineral stockpiles, with suitability varying by country & material.
Some are held directly by governments or public agencies, while others are overseen by companies under mandates.
Read more 👉 iea.li/4tbtBrV
Some are held directly by governments or public agencies, while others are overseen by companies under mandates.
Read more 👉 iea.li/4tbtBrV
🗣️”We’re at a juncture where we expect that energy demand growth will be led by countries in the emerging & developing world.”
IEA’s @siddharth3 discusses how global energy trends are shifting in a recent episode of our Everything Energy podcast 👉 iea.li/4prJ04r
IEA’s @siddharth3 discusses how global energy trends are shifting in a recent episode of our Everything Energy podcast 👉 iea.li/4prJ04r
February 3, 2026 at 5:06 PM
🗣️”We’re at a juncture where we expect that energy demand growth will be led by countries in the emerging & developing world.”
IEA’s @siddharth3 discusses how global energy trends are shifting in a recent episode of our Everything Energy podcast 👉 iea.li/4prJ04r
IEA’s @siddharth3 discusses how global energy trends are shifting in a recent episode of our Everything Energy podcast 👉 iea.li/4prJ04r
The global energy sector, like many others, is contending with a blizzard of uncertainties.
But even in this time of flux, some important trends can be identified with confidence.
In a new article, IEA’s @fbirol highlights 7️⃣ certainties about energy 👉 iea.li/4jMJhOl
But even in this time of flux, some important trends can be identified with confidence.
In a new article, IEA’s @fbirol highlights 7️⃣ certainties about energy 👉 iea.li/4jMJhOl
February 3, 2026 at 2:15 PM
The global energy sector, like many others, is contending with a blizzard of uncertainties.
But even in this time of flux, some important trends can be identified with confidence.
In a new article, IEA’s @fbirol highlights 7️⃣ certainties about energy 👉 iea.li/4jMJhOl
But even in this time of flux, some important trends can be identified with confidence.
In a new article, IEA’s @fbirol highlights 7️⃣ certainties about energy 👉 iea.li/4jMJhOl
District heating offers an efficient way to capture heat that would otherwise be wasted – and is at times the only technology able to do so.
Modern networks can capture waste heat from data centres, industry & water treatment to warm homes & businesses 👉 iea.li/4qWC018
Modern networks can capture waste heat from data centres, industry & water treatment to warm homes & businesses 👉 iea.li/4qWC018
February 3, 2026 at 11:15 AM
District heating offers an efficient way to capture heat that would otherwise be wasted – and is at times the only technology able to do so.
Modern networks can capture waste heat from data centres, industry & water treatment to warm homes & businesses 👉 iea.li/4qWC018
Modern networks can capture waste heat from data centres, industry & water treatment to warm homes & businesses 👉 iea.li/4qWC018
Interested in our World Energy Outlook 2025 report?
Our AI tool lets you dig into the latest data, analysis and projections, allowing you to explore possible energy futures & their implications.
Try it out now ➡️ iea.li/4oIOIQ4
Our AI tool lets you dig into the latest data, analysis and projections, allowing you to explore possible energy futures & their implications.
Try it out now ➡️ iea.li/4oIOIQ4
February 2, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Interested in our World Energy Outlook 2025 report?
Our AI tool lets you dig into the latest data, analysis and projections, allowing you to explore possible energy futures & their implications.
Try it out now ➡️ iea.li/4oIOIQ4
Our AI tool lets you dig into the latest data, analysis and projections, allowing you to explore possible energy futures & their implications.
Try it out now ➡️ iea.li/4oIOIQ4
The net costs of stockpiling critical minerals are operational – coming from financing, warehousing, discounting & logistics
While material purchases make up a significant upfront expense, this spending is recovered when stocks are rotated or released: iea.li/3Z6WZC0
While material purchases make up a significant upfront expense, this spending is recovered when stocks are rotated or released: iea.li/3Z6WZC0
February 2, 2026 at 11:15 AM
The net costs of stockpiling critical minerals are operational – coming from financing, warehousing, discounting & logistics
While material purchases make up a significant upfront expense, this spending is recovered when stocks are rotated or released: iea.li/3Z6WZC0
While material purchases make up a significant upfront expense, this spending is recovered when stocks are rotated or released: iea.li/3Z6WZC0
On 13-17 April, we’ll host our next Energy Efficiency Policy Training Week, focused on Latin America & the Caribbean.
Gain key insights on how to design & implement effective efficiency policies in transport, buildings, industry & more.
Apply now 👉 iea.li/4a2rhvY
Gain key insights on how to design & implement effective efficiency policies in transport, buildings, industry & more.
Apply now 👉 iea.li/4a2rhvY
February 2, 2026 at 9:02 AM
On 13-17 April, we’ll host our next Energy Efficiency Policy Training Week, focused on Latin America & the Caribbean.
Gain key insights on how to design & implement effective efficiency policies in transport, buildings, industry & more.
Apply now 👉 iea.li/4a2rhvY
Gain key insights on how to design & implement effective efficiency policies in transport, buildings, industry & more.
Apply now 👉 iea.li/4a2rhvY
Long permitting & construction timelines can push breakeven points for new large nuclear reactors to 20-30 years after the project start, posing challenges for commercial lenders
SMRs can bring the breakeven point forward, incentivising investment → iea.li/4hSxVqj
SMRs can bring the breakeven point forward, incentivising investment → iea.li/4hSxVqj
February 1, 2026 at 1:45 PM
Long permitting & construction timelines can push breakeven points for new large nuclear reactors to 20-30 years after the project start, posing challenges for commercial lenders
SMRs can bring the breakeven point forward, incentivising investment → iea.li/4hSxVqj
SMRs can bring the breakeven point forward, incentivising investment → iea.li/4hSxVqj