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WHAT'S NEXT?: By 2025 solar energy will be the cheapest energy option globally. In 2040, oil and natural gas are expected to make up nearly 60 percent of global supplies, while nuclear and renewables will be approaching 25 percent. Improvements in energy efficiency in lighting and home appliances are expected to continue to push residential electricity use lower. The burning of coal will fall out of favor. Transportation energy consumption will be rising in correlation to growth in automated vehicles in the coming years.

• [New] The Nao Victoria will consist of up to 55 wind turbines, each with a capacity of 18 MW, and is expected to generate clean energy for over 670,000 households upon completion. Market Research Company - Blackridge Research & Consult
• [New] Investor sentiment has shifted toward heightened geopolitical risk recognition, accelerated capital deployment pressure, and a structural reprioritization toward digital and energy-transition assets. InvestmentNews
• [New] With global energy consumption expected to rise by nearly 50% by 2050 - requiring cumulative investments exceeding US$ 275 trillion - the event gains greater importance. tradearabia
• [New] Geopolitical risks impact the global economic outlook, influencing growth, inflation, financial markets, and supply chains, with conflicts fueling regional instability and impacting energy and food security. Medium
• [New] Demand in the US for energy is expected to significantly expand in the years ahead, driven by the needs of artificial intelligence firms. BBC News
• [New] Achieving long-term climate stabilization goals will require more ambitious policy measures that reduce fossil-fuel dependence and accelerate the energy transition toward low-carbon sources in all regions of the world. MIT News | Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• [New] A breakthrough in fusion technology in 2026 - specifically achieving engineering break-even, where a reactor produces more energy than the entire plant consumes, in a scalable, compact design - would dramatically accelerate the arrival of an unlimited, safe, and carbon-free energy source. investing.com
• [New] The success of Radiant Nuclear could signal a new era in nuclear energy, where microreactors play a pivotal role in addressing global energy challenges. Energy Reporters
• [New] China, Europe and the US will account for 70% of energy transition capital expenditure by 2040, with relatively low investment levels in much of the rest of the world. WoodMac.Site.Features.Shared.ViewModels.Metadata.Publis
• [New] Globally, solar will overtake gas generation in 2033 and coal one year later, with renewables' share of the energy mix rising to 50% by 2050. WoodMac.Site.Features.Shared.ViewModels.Metadata.Publis
• [New] Google aims for carbon-free energy 24/7 in Asia by 2030. Winssolutions - World Innovative Sustainable Solutions
• [New] AI could end up with a climate footprint comparable to that of a major world city or other energy-intensive sectors. myScience
• [New] CFS is developing the SPARC tokamak - a compact, high-field fusion device aimed at achieving net energy gain (burning plasma) by 2026. NextBigFuture.com
• [New] Washington's Clean Energy Transformation Act requires state utilities to end all coal-fired generation by 2026 as part of a push toward greenhouse gas neutrality in 2030 and emission-free grid by 2045. Engineering News-Record
• [New] As global demand for natural gas continues to rise, particularly in emerging markets and regions transitioning to cleaner energy sources, the need for robust infrastructure is expected to grow. Domestic Drilling and Operating
• [New] Energy executives who participated in the Dallas Fed survey expect Henry Hub prices to reach USD 4.50/MMBtu five years from now. Domestic Drilling and Operating
• [New] Renewables such as solar and wind could supply 75% of global energy demand if we invest on a large scale. valorinternational
• [New] Organizations that strategically plan and execute solar panel projects today will be best positioned to secure competitive advantage, strengthen energy independence, and future-proof their operations in a rapidly evolving global energy landscape. Soleos Solar Energy Private Limited

Last updated: 26 December 2025