The ⁠Iran-related global ⁠energy crisis will drive electrification, as ⁠countries look to improve domestic ⁠energy security and protect themselves from fossil fuel price shocks, the ‌chief of the International Energy Agency says according to Al Jazeera.

“Many governments are reviewing their energy strategies, policies, ⁠partnerships and technology ⁠choices, and my expectation is this crisis is ⁠going to give ⁠an additional ⁠boost to electrification,” Fatih Birol said.