[IEA: Global grid investment expected to approach $550 billion in 2026, up nearly 20% year-on-year.]

Published: May 29, 2026 19:21 (GMT+8)
According to the "World Energy Investment 2026" report released by the International Energy Agency on Thursday, electricity-related investment remains the dominant theme in global energy spending trends. The IEA projects that by 2026, investment in electricity supply and infrastructure will reach nearly 1.6trillion,and will rise to1.6 trillion,and will rise to 2 trillion when including end-use electrification. Within this, grid investment is expected to approach 550 billion,an increase of nearly 20550 billion,an increase of nearly 20100 billion. This growth is also a result of the rapid expansion of data centers and artificial intelligence.

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