{
  "id": 9626911,
  "title": "Can the World Hit 35% Electrification by 2035?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/can-the-world-hit-35-electrification-by-2035",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-24T21:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "OilPrice",
    "slug": "oilprice",
    "url": "https://oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Can-the-World-Hit-35-Electrification-by-2035.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The global energy price crisis triggered by the war in Iran could potentially propel the world towards a 35% electrification rate by 2035, a goal set for the upcoming COP31 climate conference. The International Energy Agency's report suggests that electricity could make up 33% of final energy consumption by 2035, double the current rate, and this growth is deemed achievable. The report, commissioned by Turkey and Australia, highlights the shift towards electrification as a means to ensure energy security and economic competitiveness, while also addressing climate change. Countries like the Philippines, Indonesia, Cambodia, and Malaysia are increasingly turning to renewables like rooftop solar due to the volatile oil and gas markets, further contributing to the electrification push.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}