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7 certainties about energy for this age of uncertainty
…the multiplication of energy security risks to leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos; IEA to host the Mission Innovation Secretariat at our HQ; the world’s oil supply enters 2026 with a large surplus; how the global LNG wave is set to affect natural gas markets this year; our Executive Director meets with the King and Prime Minister of Sweden; how to meet India's fast-growing demand for electricity; investment in next-generation geothermal is surging; new podcast episodes; and more.
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Average consumption by technology in sub-Saharan Africa, 2024
Average consumption by technology in sub-Saharan Africa, 2024 Electricity Access Commentary
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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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Iron and crude steel production, 2015-2024
Iron and crude steel production, 2015-2024 energy system 2026
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Global Commission for Urgent Action on Energy Efficiency
…Commission for Urgent Action on Energy Efficiency was established on 24 June 2019 at the IEA’s 4th annual Global Conference on Energy Efficiency in Dublin, Ireland. The Commission currently has 23 members and is composed of national leaders, current and former ministers, top business executives and global thought leaders.With analytical support from the IEA, Global Commission members have examined how progress on energy efficiency can be rapidly accelerated through new and stronger policy action by governments across the globe. It has developed this series of actionable recommendations to support governments in achieving more ambitious action on energy efficiency.The Commission's…
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Global electricity demand is set to grow strongly to 2030, underscoring need for investments in grids and flexibility
…natural gas and nuclear all expanding to keep pace, according to a new IEA report.Electricity 2026, out today, is the IEA’s annual report on global electricity systems and markets. It provides in-depth analysis of recent trends and policy developments, and includes forecasts for electricity demand, supply and carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions over the five-year period through 2030.According to the report, electricity demand is on course to grow at least 2.5 times as fast as overall energy demand through 2030 as the Age of Electricity takes hold. This is driven by rising industrial use of…
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Designing for fairness
…G20 Energy Transitions Ministerial programme in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil. This helped elevate key issues explored by the Commission, 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…
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Energy use in road transport in Armenia, 2015-2023
Energy use in road transport in Armenia, 2015-2023 EU4Energy - Armenia roadmap
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Maroš Šefčovič
Executive Vice-President.
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France 2026 International collaborations - G7
IEA contributions to the G7 In 2026, France holds the Presidency of the Group of Seven (G7), with a focus on addressing global imbalances and creating mutually beneficial partnerships. France’s cross-cutting G7 priorities as announced by President Emmanuel Macron include: Resolving major geopolitical crises Strengthening the resilience of critical mineral value chains Fighting against organized crime and illicit flows Establishing new rules for global governanc...