IEA forecasts near-4,800 GW of new renewable capacity by 2031, driven by energy security

The International Energy Agency (IEA) expects global renewable power capacity to grow by almost 4,800 gigawatts (GW) between 2026 and 2031, nearly 60% more than in the preceding six years. Its annual report, Renewables 2026, attributes the acceleration mainly to energy security concerns, which are pushing a wider gr…