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The Energy sector plays a pivotal role in economic and social development by supplying what might be described as the “flow of blood” to production and transportation systems. Its main objective is to ensure the reliable, affordable and clean energy needed by modern societies, thus contributing to well-being and prosperity around the globe.
The Energy sector involves the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity derived from a variety of sources, including fossil fuels, nuclear power and renewable sources. It also includes activities concerned with fuels themselves, which extend along the entire value chain, such as oil and gas extraction and transportation, coal mining, refining of petroleum products, and wholesaling and retailing of fuels.
There are three geographical markets in Malaysia's electric power sector: Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah (including Labuan), and Sarawak. The primary utility provider in Peninsular Malaysia is Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB), while its counterparts in Sabah ...
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In 2023, Brazil's electric energy sector recorded an installed capacity of 225.2 GW, reflecting a 9.6% y/y increase from 205.5 GW in 2022, marking the largest single-year expansion since the EPE's inception in 2004. Renewable energy sources ...
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India's renewable energy sector is among the fastest-growing globally, driven by abundant solar and wind resources and strong government support. According to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), India ranked as the fourth-largest ...
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Africa is increasingly turning to renewable sources to tackle its energy problems. Energy poverty in Africa remains widespread and according to the African Development Bank (AfDB) over 640mn of the continent's population lack access to energy. This ...
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The electric power sector is a crucial driver of economic development and employment growth in 'energy-demanding' Indonesia, employing around 320,000 people as of 2023. The country's power generation mix is heavily dominated by coal, which accounts ...
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Poland's electricity sector has been rebounding over the past couple of years, driven by high energy prices and increased public and private investment, including support from the EU. Additionally, the electrification of various sectors and the ...
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Between 2022 and 2023, Colombia's renewable energy sector entered a dynamic phase of transformation, marked by a strategic shift towards expanding the capacities of solar, wind and hydroelectric power. The country has seen a surge in investment and ...
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Colombia ranks highly in Latin America's electric power market due to its sizeable population and large hydropower resources. However, the reliance of its economy on fossil fuels and limited manufacturing hold it back from being a regional powerhouse ...
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