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Fatih Birol is in the news for backing off on oil demand forecasts as renewables surge globally. Turkish economist, IEA boss since 2015.

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Renewables Surpass Coal Globally

In the first half of 2025, solar and wind energy generated more electricity than coal for the first time, driven mainly by China and India. Despite some setbacks in the US and EU, global renewable capacity is expanding rapidly, signaling a significant shift in the energy landscape.

Renewables Surge at COP30

The UN climate talks in Belém, Brazil, are focusing on climate finance and fossil fuel phase-out. Recent reports confirm renewables will grow faster than any other energy source, making the transition away from fossil fuels inevitable despite political setbacks. The talks highlight the economic and geopolitical implications of this shift.