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Report: AI, Air Conditioning Driving Electricity Demand to Highest Level Since 2007

Report: AI, Air Conditioning Driving Electricity Demand to Highest Level inSince 20 Years2007

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The Facts

  • The International Energy Agency (IEA) has reported that global demand for electricity is expected to increase by 4% in 2024, the highest since 2007. Warmer temperatures, economic growth, and artificial intelligence (AI) were cited as key drivers.

  • Electricity consumption in China and India is expected to increase by 6.5% and 8% respectively. The expansion of electric vehicles in China, as well as heatwaves and GDP growth in India, were factors behind the increases.

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