The share of electricity in national final energy consumption is increasing rapidly in pioneering economies such as China, Norway, South Korea, Indonesia and Texas, driven by industrial electrification, electric vehicles and digital uses. Electricity, which is more efficient than fossil energies, is expected to increase from a 21% share in 2024 to almost 30% by 2030, becoming a key indicator of industrial power. This momentum depends on three major factors, according to analysis published by the World Economic Forum in late 2025: proactive public policies, financial incentives and technological progress. Regardless, large-scale rollout will require robust, reliable, flexible power supply networks.
07/13/2026
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