Renewables 2026

Report launch

Background information

Renewables 2026 is the IEA's main annual report on the sector, covering hydropower, solar, wind, geothermal, biofuels and biogases. It presents the latest forecasts and analysis, based on recent policy and market developments, while also exploring key challenges and opportunities facing the renewables sector.

This year’s edition provides forecasts for the deployment of renewable energy technologies across electricity systems, transport, heating and biogases through 2031. It also examines the energy security implications of key trends, policy changes, the manufacturing of renewable technologies, and the financial health of different parts of the industry.