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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] 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
• [New] Scientists in Australia have developed new ultra-thin filters that can separate valuable chemicals from liquid mixtures fast and efficiently to make medicines, dyes and other products, which could help industries cut waste, save energy and lower costs. Azonano
• [New] The Global Stocktake endorsed tripling renewable energy capacity by 2030, doubling energy efficiency improvements, and transitioning away from fossil fuels. AZoCleantech
• [New] U.S. natural gas production and demand reached record highs in 2025, with the U.S. Energy Information Administration projecting continued growth in output and LNG exports through 2026. Marcellus Drilling News
• [New] As with similar space-to-ground power transmission concepts, Overview wants to lob a constellation of solar-collecting satellites into orbit that will turn solar energy into a power source available even at night when the sun is on the other side of the globe. The Register
• [New] Global nuclear energy capacity could potentially double by 2050, reaching between 561 GW and 992 GW. Energies Media
• [New] With continued research and improved extraction methods, natural hydrogen could transform energy production, reduce emissions, and support global energy needs for generations to come. Chemical Industry Digest
• [New] Scientists have discovered that Earth's crust contains vast reserves of natural hydrogen, a breakthrough that could supply clean energy for centuries. Chemical Industry Digest
• [New] Critical minerals are becoming increasingly vital - growing demand for green energy technologies could scale production by nearly 500% by 2050. Insurance Journal
• [New] The International Energy Agency mentioned that by 2020, the world's solar capacity hit over 1,000 gigawatts, and they are saying it could go past 3,000 gigawatts by 2025. 2025 Top Solar Energy Trends You Need to Know for a Sus
• [New] The energy price cap is now set to plummet by 6.1% in the second quarter of 2026, based on the average projections from British Gas, EDF and Eon. GB News
• [New] Electricity's share of global energy consumption is going to double in the next decade alone. Engadget
• [New] The amount of energy that data centers will need in the near future is estimated to at least double in the next few years and by 2035 they will be the single largest consumer of electricity in the United States. New Atlas
• [New] Power consumption is surging with electric vehicles (EVs) and energy intensive data centers expected to require 35 GW of additional electricity by 2030. Energetica India Magazine, India Energy News, Renewable Energy News, Conventional Power Generation, Companies Guide...
• [New] In ERCOT, the fastest growing energy source is solar, which we forecast will grow by 92% between 2024 and 2026. EIA - Energy Information Administration
• [New] Low-emissions technologies are expected to account for almost 90% of investment in electricity into the future and that for every dollar invested in fossil fuels, about $1.7 are now going into clean energy sources such as solar power. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Battery electric vehicles (EVs) are poised for similar ascension, with the International Energy Agency projecting that they will reach 65% of all car sales by 2030, will achieve average annual growth rates of 25% between now and then, and will reach 1 billion adopters by 2040. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] The installed capacity of solar power will become the largest single source of energy, surpassing that of coal, by 2027, with a consequent doubling in growth rate every 1-3 years. PubMed Central (PMC)

Last updated: 19 December 2025