Solar Surge Pushes the World Into an Age of Electricity
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The IEA’s 2025 analysis shows solar PV posted the largest annual increase of any energy source, driving renewables-led growth and meeting a large share of the rising electricity demand, while rapid battery expansion supports a more electrified, storage-enabled grid and emissions grew only modestly compared with past years.
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