Core Insights - The 2025 International Digital Energy Exhibition was held in Shenzhen from September 18 to 21, where KPMG China hosted a forum and released the "World Energy Statistical Yearbook 2025" [1] Group 1: Global Energy Demand and Structure - Global energy demand is projected to grow by 2% in 2024, with fossil fuels maintaining a dominant position, accounting for 87% of the energy structure [1] - Consumption of oil, natural gas, and coal has increased, with natural gas showing the highest growth rate at 2.5%, while coal and oil grew by 1% and 0.6% respectively [1] - Oil remains the largest energy source, fulfilling 34% of global energy needs [1] Group 2: Renewable Energy Growth - Renewable energy (excluding hydropower) is the fastest-growing energy type globally, with a growth rate of 9% [1] - Wind and solar energy generation increased by 16%, raising their share of total global electricity generation from 13% to 15% [1] - China is the primary driver of renewable energy growth, accounting for 57% of the global increase in wind and solar generation, with solar power generation nearly doubling in two years [1] Group 3: Technological Impact on Energy Transition - Advanced technologies like artificial intelligence are driving the demand for renewable energy, presenting complex challenges for energy development and utilization [1] - China possesses significant advantages in the digital and intelligent upgrade of traditional fossil energy industries, as well as in the integration of new energy business models with artificial intelligence [1]