Energy Innovation Articles

The IEA’s 2025 innovation report outlines global energy innovation gains—but warns of rising costs, dwindling VC, and geopolitical strain. The U.S., once a leader, risks retreating as the world accelerates toward a net-zero future. Bold recommitment is now essential.

This is the first in a series of five articles on the intersection of energy and AI, culminating in an in-depth research report on the topic at the end of April 2025. This first article touches upon AI’s current and expected future impact on energy demand.

Global renewables hit 4,448 GW in 2024, with 585 GW added—46% of all capacity. Solar and wind led growth, but progress is uneven and too slow to meet 2030 goals. IRENA urges faster, fairer action. The energy transition is underway, but far from finished.

The *Global Energy Review 2025* shows clean energy growth accelerating, but rising demand is driving fossil fuel use and emissions to new highs. Without faster innovation and stronger policy, the energy transition risks falling short of climate goals.