An increase greater than that for the fossil fuels from it knows the demand for energy from renewable sources, according to a report released today, 12/11, by the International Energy Organization (IEO).
Renewable energy sources, led by photovoltaic panels, are experiencing “faster growth than any other major energy source (e.g. fossil fuels) under all scenarios” considered by the IEO in its annual World Energy Outlook report (WEO 2025).
In this report, which is generally expected and closely watched by decision-makers, the ILO presents three scenarios for the future of energy in the world: The first is based on the current policies of countries, the second includes measures that should theoretically be taken if the world is to achieve climate neutrality, the third is a median, taking into account only measures already announced by governments.
According to this, the third scenario, the US, where the Trump administration has announced drastic policy changes, will have 35% lower renewable capacity in 2035 compared to the report’s 2024 projections. However, “globally renewable energy sources will continue their rapid expansion.”
China will remain the sector’s largest market and largest equipment manufacturer, moving 45 to 60% of installations over the next ten years.
When it comes to stakes, the scenarios have big differences. In the intermediate scenario, demand for coal will peak and oil will stabilize “around 2030.” On the contrary, gas will continue to experience growth in the 2030s, contrary to what was expected in previous forecasts and in this case due to the new US policy, but also due to lower prices.
In the most conservative scenario, based strictly on current policies, demand for coal will begin to decline before the end of this decade, but demand for oil and gas will continue to grow until 2050.