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Decision makers discuss strategies for achieving energy priorities at COP31-IEA High-Level Dialogue in London
…should direct their attention in the near term to deliver strong gains in energy security, affordability and emissions reductions – especially as they respond to the energy crisis stemming from the war in the Middle East. They also shared views on the goals laid out by the COP31 Presidency earlier this month in Bonn, Germany, including how to meet 35% of final energy consumption with electricity by 2035, a key milestone identified by the IEA in a 2024 report on pathways for implementing the outcomes of COP28, which took place in Dubai under the Presidency of the United Arab Emirates.Additionally…
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Unlocking flexibility at scale: Emerging technologies for modern power systems
…Matthew, IEA Energy Analyst Plug-in battery energy storage systemsPlug-in battery energy storage systems (plug-in BESS), often connected with plug-in solar photovoltaic (plug-in solar PV) or ‘balcony solar’ systems, are the latest innovation in distributed energy resources (DERs) technology. These are systems that can be purchased by residential customers or small businesses and generally do not require installation services. Markets are evolving at a rapid pace – there are more than 100,000 units already installed in Germany. Meanwhile, regulation to ensure efficiency and safety is lagging. This presentation will provide an overview of the technologies, markets, opportunities…
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The mega batteries transforming power systems
…Our recent Electricity 2026 https://www.iea.org/reports/electricity-2026 report finds that as a result, these batteries have become a significant source of short-term flexibility for power systems, with a growing role in supporting the security of energy supply more broadly.
The strong growth is especially notable in regions with rapidly rising shares of solar and wind in electricity generation. Markets such as California, Germany, South Australia, Texas and the United Kingdom have all seen robust deployment of utility‑scale battery storage in recent years. In these places, batteries are increasingly available to meet demand when it peaks…
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Sylvia Beyer
Senior Energy Policy Analyst.
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Financing Clean Energy in Africa Mobilising capital for a sustainable future
Summary To mobilise the over USD 200 billion needed annually by 2030 under the Sustainable Africa Scenario (SAS), the full range of capital sources need to be deployed. Increasing concessional funding while simultaneously mobilising more private capital must be a priority; in parallel, strengthening domestic financial systems is vital to create sustainable long-term financing options.Despite their importance, the amount of concessional funds is not increasing in Africa. They are also failing to target some of the riskiest areas where they are most necessary, such as early-stage project financing, new technologies, and fragile or conflict-prone countries. It is urgent…
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Roberta Quadrelli
Head of Data and Indicators on Energy Transitions.
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Diane Cameron
Head of the Nuclear Technology Development and Economics Division, Nuclear Energy Agency. Diane Cameron is Head of the Nuclear Technology Development and Economics Division at the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA). In her role at the NEA, she leads an expert team of economists and scientists that supports energy policy and nuclear energy policy development among NEA Member Countries by advancing evidence-based, authoritative assessments and analyses in the areas of nuclear economics, financing, and cost reduction, as well as nuclear technology, innovation, and the fuel cycle.
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Michael Liebreich
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Michael Liebreich leads Liebreich Associates, through which he provides advisory services and speaks on clean energy and transportation, technology, climate finance and sustainable development. He founded New Energy Finance in 2004, which was bought by Bloomberg LP in 2009.
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Pablo Hevia-Koch
Head of Renewable Integration and Secure Electricity. Pablo Hevia-Koch is the Head of Renewable Integration and Secure Electricity at the International Energy Agency (IEA). In this role, he oversees work on integration of renewables in power systems, electricity security, power grids, and electricity market design, focused on both emerging and established economies. An electrical engineer by training, he holds a Ph.D. in Energy Economics from the Technical University of Denmark.
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Energy Efficiency Policy Toolkit Heat Pumps for Buildings
Heat Pumps for Buildings
