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Unlocking flexibility at scale: Emerging technologies for modern power systems
…Schedule Scaling up demand flexibility: From peak management to efficient system operationA new report, developed under the International Energy Agency's (IEA) Digital Demand-Driven Electricity Networks (3DEN) initiative, explores the growing importance of demand flexibility as electricity demand rises, renewable energy deployment accelerates, and economies increasingly electrify. Through case studies from South Africa (2025), Thailand (2030) and Ireland (2035), the report demonstrates how demand flexibility can improve system reliability, reduce costs, support renewable energy integration and help manage network constraints.Presenter: Chris Matthew, IEA Energy Analyst Plug-in battery energy storage systemsPlug-in battery energy storage systems (plug-in BESS…
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Clean Energy Ministerial
…France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The Framework for the Clean Energy Ministerial, reaffirmed at the twelfth Clean Energy Ministerial in 2021, defines the CEM governance structure and outlines the mission statement, objectives, membership, and guiding principles.The CEM Secretariat is hosted by the IEA since 2018. Of the 20 current workstreams, the IEA is responsible for coordinating 6 long-term initiatives:Electric VehiclesHydrogenInternational Smart Grid Action Network (ISGAN)Biofuture PlatformSuper-Efficient Equipment and Appliance Deployment
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Digital Demand-Driven Electricity Networks Initiative
…bringing together diverse stakeholders to foster dialogue and share experiences. Phase I Pilot demonstration and insights The first phase of the programme (2020–2024) supported analytical work, regulatory frameworks, and pilot projects to promote adoption of digital energy solutions. Initial geographic focus areas included Brazil, Colombia, India, Indonesia, Morocco, South Africa, Tunisia, Latin America, Africa, and ASEAN.Four pilot projects were completed in Brazil, Colombia, India, and Morocco. Collectively, they:Improved electricity reliability for over 320,000 people, including residents of low-income housing, small businesses, and critical community services such as schools and health facilities.Avoided nearly 3,800…
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Designing for fairness
…which was followed by the approval of the Principles for Just and Inclusive Energy Transitions by G20 Energy Ministers. These principles were later endorsed by G20 Leaders at the final G20 Leaders Summit in Rio. In 2025, leading up to COP 30, as South Africa’s G20 Presidency is making just and inclusive energy transitions one of its priority areas, the Presidency invited the Global Commission to explore translating the G20 Principles for Just and Inclusive Transitions into policy design, implementation, and tracking through the development of a Blueprint for Action on Just and Inclusive Energy Transitions and an Indicators Handbook for…
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Global Methane Engagement Programme
…options available for financing abatement projects. A key focus of the events has been to identify opportunities for future cooperation across the region.The regional roundtables have now brought together over 500 people from 35 countries to discuss pathways for reducing methane emissions. The next instalments will have a focus on Southeast Asia and the Middle East and North Africa region. Support for COP30 Statement on Methane Emissions The IEA is supporting the implementation of the objectives and actions identified in the COP30 Statement on Drastically Reducing Methane Emissions in Global Fossil Fuel Sector. The IEA is leading one of…
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Czechia 2025 Executive summary
The Czech Republic (Czechia) aims to phase out coal at an almost unprecedented pace. The IEA commends Czechia for such an ambitious phase-out. Coal is a major fuel source in Czechia, currently providing more than one-third of Czechia’s electricity and half of its district heating. Coal-fired plants are slated for retirement by 2033, but economic drivers may close them earlier. This would be an extraordinary transformation of Czechia’s energy system. The transition from its fossil fuel legacy can be a springboard to building a vibrant clean energy economy. But it is not without challenges, such…
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France d'Agrain
Former Energy Analyst.
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Damitha Adikaari
Chair of the IEA Committee on Energy Research and Technology.
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Omar Andrés Camacho
Minister of Mines and Energy, Colombia.
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Alexandre Bizeul
Statistics Team Lead.
