Switched on to the energy transition

Switched on to the energy transition

A year in review and look ahead to 2026

February 06, 2026

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In 2025, the global energy sector continued to evolve at pace, driven by technological progress, regulatory change and the growing urgency of the transition.

Advances in grid readiness, battery storage and system resilience highlighted the critical role of collaboration across the value chain.

Across our global practice, we supported clients on major infrastructure projects, ESG strategies and integrated energy solutions across diverse markets and technologies. This work underscored our commitment to helping organizations navigate complexity while delivering impactful, future focused outcomes.

As we look to 2026, the sector is set for continued investment in modernizing infrastructure, strengthening system flexibility and meeting rising energy demands, including the significant growth driven by data centres. With regulatory frameworks influencing market behavior, proactive planning and strategic foresight will be essential.

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