The Implementing Agreement for Renewable Energy Technology Deployment (RETD) engages in collaborative activities seeking to advance renewable energy technology improvement and cost reduction for all renewable energy technologies by facilitating international deployment efforts. RETD Vision Significantly higher utilisation of renewable energy technologies will result from international cooperation encouraging more rapid and efficient deployment. RETD Mission To measurably improve cooperation between participating governments in identifying cross-cutting barriers to deployment and providing “best practice” solutions, thus strengthening international collaboration for technology deployment. To provide guidance to the private sector and policy makers on innovative business strategies and projects that encourage technology deployment by fostering public-private partnership projects. To inform and facilitate ongoing international dialogue and public awareness of renewable energy deployment by contributing concrete examples on deployment solutions.