Driven by data centre expansion and the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) applications, electricity demand in the US is seeing an unprecedented load growth. The Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) estimates that US...
Read MoreUnder its updated National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) 2024, Greece is targeting renewable energy sources (RES) to account for at least 43 per cent of its total gross final energy consumption by 2030, with the share in gross...
Read MoreElia Transmission Belgium (ETB), a subsidiary of Belgium’s transmission system operator (TSO) Elia, has one of the most well-connected grids with its neighbouring countries including France, the Netherlands, Germany and...
Read MoreThe Philippines, an archipelago of more than 7,600 islands across rugged and mountainous terrain, remains one of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations’ (ASEAN) fastest-growing economies. The Department of Energy (DOE) is...
Read MoreEastern Africa is home to some of the world’s fastest-growing economies, while power infrastructure continues to evolve to keep pace. Electricity demand is rising at an average of 8.8 per cent annually, while access remains...
Read MoreChile’s electricity system is undergoing a sea change as the country integrates more renewable energy generation, phases out coal-fired power plants, and responds to rising electricity demand. These shifts are placing greater...
Read MoreThe US electricity transmission sector is facing a widening gap between growing energy needs and the capacity of its existing infrastructure. Electricity demand is rising at its fastest pace in decades, driven by the rapid...
Read MoreEnergy needs in the UK are evolving as electricity demand rises and generation shifts to new locations farther from where it is consumed. As more electricity is generated from renewable energy sources across Great Britain to...
Read MoreOman has entered an execution-focused phase of its energy transition. While its long-term goals remain unchanged – achieving net zero emissions by 2050, diversifying the economy under Oman Vision 2040 and developing a globally...
Read MoreIndia’s energy transition is moving faster than expected. At COP26, almost five years ago, the country committed to install 500 GW of non-fossil electricity capacity by 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2070. It reached a...
Read MoreThe US’ western energy markets are undergoing a major transformation. On May 1, 2026, the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) and PacifiCorp switched on the extended day-ahead market (EDAM), the biggest expansion of...
Read MoreAfter more than a decade of power shortages and recurring load shedding, South Africa’s electricity system has shown notable signs of recovery. By early June 2026, the country recorded over 385 consecutive days without supply...
Read MoreOntario’s electricity system is entering its most important planning phase in many years. As Canada’s most populous province and strongest economic centres, Ontario is experiencing rapid expansion in electricity demand, driven...
Read MoreEurope’s electricity grid is undergoing a major transformation. Several high-voltage transmission lines, subsea cables and offshore hybrid interconnectors are either under construction or in advanced planning across the...
Read MoreThe global power sector is undergoing a major transition toward cleaner and more sustainable energy systems. Countries and utilities are rapidly expanding renewable energy sources such as solar and wind while reducing reliance...
Read MoreThe electricity sector in Latin America is at a crossroads. The region’s installed generation mix is dominated by hydropower and renewable energy (with close to two-thirds share), making it one of the cleanest energy mixes...
Read MoreCalifornia’s electricity demand is projected to rise sharply – by around 15 GW by 2035 and 20 GW by 2040 – driven by the rapid expansion of large data centres, industrial growth, as well as transport and building...
Read MoreSweden is undertaking one of the most ambitious electricity grid expansions in its modern history. In its Network Development Plan 2026-2035, the Swedish transmission system operator, Svenska kraftnät, has outlined SEK225...
Read MoreSpain, already one of Europe’s leading renewable energy markets with over 55.5 per cent of electricity generation from renewables, is accelerating solar and wind deployment to reach 81 per cent by 2030. At the same time, rising...
Read MoreBrazil, the largest country in Latin America, is accelerating efforts to advance its energy transition while maintaining supply security, affordability and socio-environmental sustainability. With one of the world’s cleanest...
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