Global Energy Trends 2025 and beyond | The rise of the demand side

The world is confronting increasing energy demand alongside the challenges of climate change.

This white paper from GridBeyond offers an analysis of the driving forces, emerging trends, and policy frameworks influencing the future of energy systems.

Aging infrastructure, rising energy needs, and the integration of renewables present shared hurdles across regions like the UK, Ireland, USA, Australia, and Japan. Yet, these challenges offer transformative opportunities for innovation and collaboration.

While renewables such as solar PV are setting new records, the shift toward intermittent energy sources is transforming the traditional electricity value chain. Grids built for simpler times are now under pressure. But amidst these challenges lies an exciting opportunity for flexibility to reshape our energy systems. 

This white paper examines: 

• The rise of electrification and decentralization in energy systems
• How flexibility is critical for balancing energy security, growth, and sustainability
• How technologies, such as electric vehicles, demand side management and virtual power plants are providing flexibility
• Innovations and policies shaping the future of the energy sector