The Energy Transition Show with Chris Nelder

[Episode #254] – Global Electricity Review 2025

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Jul 16, 2025
Nic Fulghum, an energy analyst and lead author of Ember's Global Electricity Review 2025, brings compelling insights on the rapid progress of the energy transition. He reveals that solar is growing faster than any energy source in history, electrification is dramatically reducing fossil fuel demand, and global power-sector emissions may be peaking. With renewables and nuclear now over 40% of the energy mix, Fulghum's data challenges skeptics and highlights the accelerating shift towards clean energy.
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ADVICE

Use Ember Data To Win Debates

  • Use the Global Electricity Review 2025 report to counter claims that the energy transition isn't happening.
  • Rely on its country-level data and growth figures when debating transition deniers.
INSIGHT

Ember's Data-First Approach

  • Ember's Global Electricity Review 2025 covers 215 countries and uses reported 2024 data for timely, detailed country-level analysis.
  • The dataset includes monthly updates and focuses on major power sectors making up 93% of global demand.
INSIGHT

Timely Coverage Reduces Revisions

  • Ember combines timeliness and broad country coverage, using as much reported data and minimal estimation as possible.
  • That reduces revisions and gives more reliable near-term stories about the power sector.
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