[Best of 2025] Power Moves in the Energy World – DirectIndustry e-Magazine

December 31, 2025

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[Best of 2025] Power Moves in the Energy World
2025 has been a pivotal year for the global energy sector. Key trends are reshaping how energy is produced, stored, and distributed. (iStock)

2025 was a pivotal year for energy technologies in Europe. From AI-driven energy management to renewable power optimization, innovations reshaped how electricity is produced, distributed, and consumed — with generative AI playing an increasing role in efficiency and sustainability.

2025 has been a pivotal year for the global energy sector. From accelerating renewable adoption to modernizing grid infrastructure, key trends are reshaping how energy is produced, stored, and distributed.

These six trends highlight the technological innovations, sustainability initiatives, and strategic investments driving the transition toward a cleaner, more resilient energy landscape.

Across the energy sector, 2025 brought remarkable projects and breakthroughs. From innovative solar and wind installations to advances in battery recycling, geothermal solutions, and rare earth sourcing, these highlights showcase the companies and technologies leading the way in sustainable energy development. Each card presents a key initiative or achievement that is shaping the industry today and for the future.

Solar & Flying Wind

2025 solar expansion shapes renewable energy production, while airborne wind turbines harvest high-altitude winds in China, the USA, and beyond.

China Leadership

China consolidates its leadership in green energy technologies and renewable energy deployment worldwide.

Battery Recycling

Battery recycling projects tackle supply chain challenges and sustainability issues in energy storage and EV applications.

Electricity Grid

Austrian power companies modernize the grid using visually striking animal-shaped pylons, combining functionality with environmental awareness.

Rare Earth, Lithium & Geothermal

Rare earth elements, low-carbon lithium extraction, and next-gen geothermal systems support industrial decarbonization and the energy transition.

Leading voices in the energy sector share their insights on the challenges, innovations, and strategic shifts shaping the industry in 2025.

From sustainable hydrogen production to renewable energy dominance and the rising energy footprint of data centers, these experts highlight key trends and opportunities for a more resilient energy future.

“We are using plasma technology to produce CO₂‑free hydrogen from methane.”

Arnaud Sarda, Sakowin

“Solar technology and production are almost entirely dominated by Beijing.”

Christel Bories, Eramet

“The share of data centers in Ireland’s electricity consumption rose from 5% in 2015 to 20% in 2022. That’s meteoric growth.”

Hugues Ferreboeuf, Shift Project

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