How Will Energy Demand Evolve by 2027?

Synopsis

As electrification accelerates across multiple sectors and energy-intensive industries expand, understanding future demand patterns becomes critical for strategic investment decisions. This session explores emerging trends reshaping energy demand horizons and examines how developers, investors, and corporate buyers can position themselves to capitalize on these shifts through 2027.

• Emerging electrification trends across transport, heating, and industrial processes reshaping energy demand forecasts
• Addressing the mismatch between peak solar production and peak energy demand periods
• Data-driven approaches used by leading investors to identify high-growth demand centres requiring accelerated renewable deployment
• Strategic adjustments in site selection and project design to align with projected demand shifts and grid capacity evolution
• The impact of energy-intensive industries in creating new demand hotspots and opportunities for renewable developers
• Corporate sustainability commitments and regulatory pressures influencing energy procurement strategies and project development pipelines
• Forecasting negative pricing frequency in 2026-2027 and mitigation strategies