Keywords: Electricity demand


Morocco plans 11.6 GW of new renewables as electricity demand hits new highs

Morocco is entering a new phase in its electricity transition, with renewable energy capacity expanding rapidly while demand continues to rise. The challenge is no longer simply how to add more solar panels and wind turbines, but how to ensure that electricity remains available when renewable generation......

Google’s massive AI investment in Finland raises concerns over electricity demand

Google’s plan to invest at least €13 billion in artificial intelligence infrastructure in Finland over the next two years is fueling a political debate over the country’s ability to meet the growing electricity needs of data centres. The announcement has prompted opposition parties,......

Italy records record electricity demand in July amid intense heat

Italy recorded its highest-ever electricity demand for the month of July, as an intense heatwave pushed up the use of air conditioning and other cooling systems across the country. According to data from the Italian electricity grid operator, electricity consumption reached approximately 32.5 terawatt-hours......

Rising Heatwaves Reshape Global Electricity Demand and Strain Energy Systems

Rising global temperatures and increasingly frequent heatwaves are expected to significantly reshape electricity demand worldwide, placing growing pressure on power systems, according to warnings from major financial institutions. Experts highlight that the surge in extreme heat is directly increasing......

Shell expects 65% rise in global LNG demand by 2050

Global demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG) is on course for substantial long-term growth, with consumption expected to increase by approximately 65% by 2050 as Asian economies accelerate their energy transition and electricity demand continues to climb. According to Shell's latest annual LNG......

Japan plans to replace aging nuclear reactors to meet future energy demand

Japan is considering a major modernization of its nuclear energy sector, with plans to replace a significant number of aging reactors over the coming decades. The initiative reflects the country’s efforts to secure long-term electricity supplies, strengthen energy independence, and support economic......

Solar set to become world’s top energy source by 2032, BNEF says

BloombergNEF said solar power is on track to become the world’s largest source of electricity by 2032, according to its New Energy Outlook 2026 published Monday. The report forecasts that rapidly falling costs and persistent overcapacity in manufacturing will accelerate global deployment of solar......

Equinix data centre plans in cape town face environmental opposition

A proposal by U.S.-based digital infrastructure company Equinix to build two large data centres in Cape Town has faced criticism from environmental and community groups concerned about its potential impact on water, energy, and local ecosystems. The objection, submitted to city planners, argues that......

Morocco's electricity demand surges as heatwaves drive air conditioning usage

Morocco's electricity grid has witnessed a significant surge in demand, peaking at around 7.0 gigawatts on June 20, attributed to persistent heatwaves that have increased reliance on air conditioning. This figure represents a nearly 5% rise compared to 2024, according to Energy Transition Minister......