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Surging electricity demand is putting power systems under strain around the world

Rapid increase in demand in 2021 pushes power prices and emissions to record levels, with serious implications for consumers, economies and clean energy transitions.

Electricity Market Report – January 2022

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Canada’s bold policies and support for innovation can underpin a successful energy transition

To meet its ambitious climate targets, Canada needs to leverage its clean electricity to undertake steep emissions reductions in the transport, industry and oil and gas sectors.

Canada 2022

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Coal power’s sharp rebound is taking it to a new record in 2021, threatening net zero goals

Rapid economic recovery is driving global coal power generation to a record this year and overall coal demand to a potential all-time high as soon as 2022, underlining urgent need for policy action.

Coal 2021

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World Energy Outlook 2021 shows a new energy economy is emerging – but not yet quickly enough to reach net zero by 2050

With emissions, climate disasters and energy market volatility all rising, governments need to send an unmistakeable signal of clean energy ambition and action at COP26 to accelerate the transition.

World Energy Outlook 2021

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The potential of digital business models in the new energy economy

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Global SUV sales set another record in 2021, setting back efforts to reduce emissions

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The cost of capital in clean energy transitions

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Clean Energy Investment Trends 2021

Evolving Financial Performance Expectations & Power Procurement Mechanisms In India

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Renewables 2021

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Surging electricity demand is putting power systems under strain around the world

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Canada’s bold policies and support for innovation can underpin a successful energy transition, new IEA policy review says

Press release — 13 January 2022

Coal power’s sharp rebound is taking it to a new record in 2021, threatening net zero goals

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Surging electricity demand is putting power systems under strain around the world

Canada’s bold policies and support for innovation can underpin a successful energy transition

Coal power’s sharp rebound is taking it to a new record in 2021, threatening net zero goals

World Energy Outlook 2021 shows a new energy economy is emerging – but not yet quickly enough to reach net zero by 2050

Electricity Market Report – January 2022

Canada 2022

Coal 2021

World Energy Outlook 2021

Article

Scaling up renewables in the Java-Bali power system: A case study

Commentary

Europe and the world need to draw the right lessons from today’s natural gas crisis

Commentary

India’s clean energy transition is rapidly underway, benefiting the entire world

Report

Climate Resilience Policy Indicator

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The potential of digital business models in the new energy economy

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Global SUV sales set another record in 2021, setting back efforts to reduce emissions

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The cost of capital in clean energy transitions

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Clean Energy Investment Trends 2021

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Renewables 2021

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Renewables 2021 Data Explorer

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Surging electricity demand is putting power systems under strain around the world

Canada’s bold policies and support for innovation can underpin a successful energy transition, new IEA policy review says

Coal power’s sharp rebound is taking it to a new record in 2021, threatening net zero goals

Executive Director meets US Energy Secretary in Washington to prepare for February’s IEA Ministerial

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