The 2026 Energy Progress Report shows global clean energy gains remain insufficient for SDG 7 targets by 2030. Despite renewable growth, major access gaps persist, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa, requiring faster investment and stronger action.
A global report warns the world is off track for universal energy access by 2030, with 655 million lacking electricity and two billion using polluting cooking fuels. Sub-Saharan Africa is most affected.
