• Country

        Zambia

        Coal production is set to increase in Zambia, but exports remain limited to trade with neighbouring countries. The country has recently made good progress regarding electrification rates through a large push for mini-grid and off-grid solutions in rural areas.

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        • Country

        Dominican Republic

        Dominican Republic has adopted a law on incentives for the development of renewable energy sources, which aims to increase the diversity of energy sources, reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels and stimulate investment in renewable energy.

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        • Energy system

        Direct Air Capture

        Country and regional highlights
        The United States is leading the race on policy support for DAC
        CO2 capture
        DAC plants currently operate on a small scale, but with plans to grow
        Energy
        How can we capture CO2 directly from the atmosphere?
        Innovation
        A small but growing DAC technology portfolio is emerging
        Supporting infrastructure
        DAC deployment for carbon removal relies on the availability of low-carbon energy sources and CO2 storage
        Policy
        Investment
        International collaboration

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        • Country

        Peru

        Peru’s government identified the development of electricity from renewable energy sources as a public necessity of national interest. The country established a National Renewable Energy Development Plan to be funded by the Annual Budget Law, external debt operations, direct investments and contributions from international institutions.

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        • Data tool

        • 24 Jun 2026

        Global Energy Policies Hub

        A snapshot of global energy policies tracking over 6 500 policies in 84 countries Overview The Global Energy Policies Hub aims at mapping key energy policies around the globe, compiling over 200 key policy types from 84 countries, and catalogues over 6 500 energy policies to provide a clear snapshot of actions and state of play detailed by sector.It captures regulations, spending programmes and trade policies by bringing together regular updates from the...

        • Energy system

        Electrolysers

        Country and regional highlights
        Progress is spread across different continents, from China, which leads on installed capacity, to the European Union, which have adopted important policies, and other regions like India and the Middle East moving forward with a small number of large-scale projects
        Technology deployment
        Global installed electrolyser capacity reached 1.4 GW at the end of 2023, almost double the one at the end of 2022
        Technology manufacturing
        Innovation
        Policy
        Investment
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        • Contributor

        Hannah Daly

        Former World Energy Outlook Analyst.

        • Contributor

        Laura Cozzi

        Director, Sustainability, Technology and Outlooks. Laura Cozzi was appointed the International Energy Agency’s Director of Sustainability, Technology and Outlooks in 2023. She leads and co-ordinates the IEA’s work on energy sustainability, encompassing energy technology policy and climate change. She is also the Agency’s Chief Energy Modeller, and in this capacity co-leads the World Energy Outlook, the IEA’s flagship publication series.Ms Cozzi joined the IEA in 1999 as a junior analyst in the World Energy Outlook team. She has co-led many editions of the Outlook and led multiple special reports. Prior to joining the IEA, Ms Cozzi worked for the Italian energy company ENI S.p.A. She holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Milan and a Master’s degree in Energy and Environmental Economics from Eni Corporate University.Ms Cozz...

        • Energy system

        Lighting

        Country and regional highlights
        Prominent progress in increasing standards and labels for lighting
        CO2 emissions
        CO2 emissions by lighting increased marginally in 2022, despite increased uptake of efficient lamps
        Energy
        Increased energy demand for service lighting more than offset a drop in residential lighting in 2022
        Activity
        Increasing building space and population is driving additional demand for lighting
        Technology deployment
        LED is now the leading lighting technology in homes

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        • Country

        Cyprus

        Cyprus adopted the Law on the Promotion of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency in the early 2010s, which creates a fund that finances the premium tariff and other costs related to renewable electricity generation.
        Note by the Republic of Türkiye (Türkiye): The information in this document with reference to Cyprus relates to the southern part of the Island. There is no single authority representing both Turkish and Greek Cypriot people on the Island. Türkiye recognises the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC). Until a lasting and equitable solution is found within the context of United Nations, Türkiye shall preserve its…

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