- Solar claimed over 25% of global energy supply growth in 2025, per IEA.
- Electricity demand rose 3% worldwide in 2025.
- Renewables and nuclear covered nearly 60% of demand increases.
IEA solar overtakes energy sources milestone: Solar captured over 25% of global energy supply growth in 2025, per the International Energy Agency's (IEA) 2026 Global Energy Review. Overall energy demand rose 1.3%. Electricity demand surged 3%, IEA data shows.
Solar surpassed natural gas (17% share). Renewables and nuclear met nearly 60% of demand increases. IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol said, "Electricity consumption grows faster than overall energy demand – and one energy source solar] grows much faster than any other."
Bangladesh benefits from falling solar costs. The nation redirects energy savings to fund solar-powered sports venues in Jessore district and nationwide. Electrek detailed these IEA findings.
Solar Dominance in IEA 2026 Review
Solar drove most of 2025's supply expansion.
- Energy Source: Solar · Share of Supply Growth: >25% · Notes: Largest contributor
- Energy Source: Natural Gas · Share of Supply Growth: 17% · Notes: Second place
- Energy Source: Renewables + Nuclear · Share of Supply Growth: ~60% · Notes: Met most demand rise
- Energy Source: Oil · Share of Supply Growth: 0.7% demand growth · Notes: Minimal expansion
Oil demand grew 0.7%, per IEA. Electric vehicle sales reached 20 million units, or 1 in 4 new cars. China's energy demand slowed to 1.7%. CO2 emissions rose 0.4%. See IEA’s full 2026 Global Energy Review.
Solar Adoption Cuts Bangladesh Energy Costs
Bangladesh accelerates solar deployment to reduce fossil fuel imports. Garment factories and Jessore farms access cheaper power, Bangladesh Bank data on energy expenditures confirms.
Khulna division, including Jessore, leads solar uptake. Panels cost BDT 0.30 per watt, Sustainable and Renewable Energy Development Authority (SREDA) reports. Savings fund public projects like sports venues.
Diaspora readers remember Bangladesh's past power shortages. Solar surplus now drives growth. Cricket grounds add solar roofs and LED lighting.
Remittances hit $22 billion in FY2025, per Bangladesh Bank, bolstering green investments.
Solar Savings Fund Jessore Sports Upgrades
Solar panels slash stadium energy costs by 30-50%, Asian Development Bank (ADB) projects across Asia confirm.
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) installs panels at Sher-e-Bangla Stadium. Jessore Stadium gains similar solar funding. Renewables reduce government subsidies, Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources reports state.
Green sukuk bonds finance upgrades. Investors earn Sharia-compliant returns. Sports ministry allocates BDT 500 crore from savings. Battery storage handles peak event loads.
Global EV sales of 20 million inspire BCB. Teams adopt electric buses.
Jessore Stadium Leverages Solar Tech Finance
Jessore Stadium hosts cricket matches without grid strain. Solar-boosted agriculture revenue funds youth academies. Girls' football fields use solar irrigation.
Bifacial panels and smart inverters boost efficiency to 22%, ADB loans data shows. Solar power attracts crypto miners to Jessore, generating tax revenue for sports.
Bitcoin trades at $75,215 (market cap $1,506.3 billion), Fear & Greed Index at 29. Cheap solar stabilizes mining.
Tech Finance Powers Bangladesh Sports Future
Perovskite panels drop costs below $0.30/watt. Local assembly grows via Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) incentives. Renewable ETFs draw diaspora remittances.
BCB lands green sponsors. Solar streetlights link Khulna-Jessore venues. IEA solar overtakes energy sources trend positions Bangladesh as regional leader.
Garment exports reached $50 billion in FY2025, Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) reports. Funds support tech-driven sports. See IEA's electricity section for more.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does IEA solar overtakes energy sources mean?
IEA’s 2026 review states solar contributed over 25% to global energy supply growth in 2025, outpacing natural gas at 17%. Fatih Birol noted solar's rapid rise.
How does solar dominance affect Bangladesh sports infrastructure?
Lower solar costs free budgets for Jessore Stadium panels and BCB venues. Savings cut 30-50% on energy bills, per ADB projects.
What is the Bitcoin price prediction for 2026?
Bitcoin at $75,215, Fear & Greed at 29 (Fear), $1,506.3B cap. Solar power aids mining stability in Bangladesh.
Why is IEA solar overtakes energy sources funding Jessore projects?
Renewables met 60% of 2025 demand growth. Bangladesh uses solar savings for stadium upgrades in Khulna division.
