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Policy
People's Republic of China
2024
Guiding Opinions on Energy Work
These guiding opinions which sets out influential quantitative expectations for the energy system (promoting high-quality energy development and energy security at a high level, and supporting China’s continued economic growth) contains some opinions describing how innovation is expected to support energy security and grid stability, as well as the growth of non-fossil energy supplies. The 2024 guidelines highlight R&D in nuclear power, smart grids, energy storage, renewables, hydrogen and efficient coal use, and the 2025 ones provide a more detailed roadmap for advancing renewable energy and enhancing the Chinese self-reliance in energy technologies.
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18 Jun 2026
Supply cost curves for renewable hydrogen in selected African countries, 2030
Supply cost curves for renewable hydrogen in selected African countries, 2030
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07 Oct 2025
Renewable electricity capacity growth by technology segment, and solar PV share, main case, 2013-2030
Renewable electricity capacity growth by technology segment, and solar PV share, main case, 2013-2030
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Germany 2017 International collaborations - G20
IEA Contribution to G20 IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol is in the middle of the first row. (Photo courtesy of Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue, all rights reserved) IEA has played a critical role in the energy and climate track of the German G20. The G20 Hamburg Climate and Energy Action Plan for Growth 2017 reflects core IEA contributions: the IEA/IRENA report Perspectives for the Energy Transition: Investment Needs for a Low Carbon Energy System and related OECD report ...
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Policy
Romania
2008
Law on establishing the promotion system of energy production from renewable energy
Law no. 220/2008 interposed energy quota obligation and green certificate systems for electricity generated from renewable energy sources. Main objective of the law is to stimulate investments and electricity production from REs.
Implementation of law 220/2008 is a part of framework creation that ultimately will support Romania in reaching its EU 2020 targets and in sustainable renewables deployment along with other “green” national targets.
Mandatory annual quotas for electricity generated from renewable energy sources have been set. Annual shares of E-RES in Romania for period of 2010-2020 are as follow:
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Policy
Brazil
2022
National Critical Infrastructure Security Plan
Energy sector is indicated as a critical infrastructure security sector. Operators of critical (information) infrastructure are required to assess and manage cyber risks and/or implement cybersecurity measures.
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Event
18 Feb 2026
IEA Energy Innovation Forum 2026
Energy innovation is today a key focus for many governments worldwide, for its potential to contribute to developing secure, sustainable and affordable energy systems, and to drive industrial competitiveness and economic growth.For more than fifty years, the International Energy Agency has collaborated with governments, industry leaders and international experts to advance dialogue and shape priorities in the field of energy innovation. Ambitious policy frameworks and action to mobilise investment are essential to drive energy innovation.Now in its third annual edition, the 2026 Energy Innovation Forum will bring together high-level government representatives with senior executives from corporates and…
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18 Jun 2026
Oil supply by region, 2024-2026
Oil supply by region, 2024-2026 Energy system 2026
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15 Dec 2025
Number of countries taking policy action between June 2024 and December 2025
Number of countries taking policy action between June 2024 and December 2025 COP28 Tripling Renewable Capacity Pledges 2025