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India
…cooking while implementing a range of energy market reforms and integrating a high share of renewable energy sources into the grid. India, with a population of 1.36 billion and a fast growing economy, has seen its energy demand increasing rapidly as the country continues to urbanize and the manufacturing sector develops. This growing demand is met through various energy sources, with coal set to remain the largest source of energy supply. India also continues to develop the institutional framework needed to attract the investment required to satisfy this growing energy need.
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Albania
Albania’s Ministry of Energy recently launched an auction round for the construction of the country’s first large-scale solar plant. The country also has a National Strategy of Energy, which aims to develop an effective energy sector that guarantees security of energy supply and efficient use of energy.
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Romania
By 2020, the objective of Romania is to guarantee the efficient operation of its energy system under security conditions. Romania also plans to meet the obligations set by EU in terms of greenhouse gas emissions through its legislative package “Climate changes – renewable energies”.
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Battery recycling innovation surging as countries seek to strengthen critical mineral supply and energy security
…recycling feedstock will be well positioned to lead the circular battery economy. Europe brings many of these elements together, with a diverse innovation ecosystem and policy initiatives that provide a solid foundation for the development of circular battery value chains.”“In the age of electricity, batteries have become a cornerstone of energy security and industrial competitiveness, but their full value will only be realised if countries build strong circular systems around them,” said IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol. “Accelerating innovation in recycling and reuse can ease pressure on critical mineral supply chains, reduce environmental impacts and create new economic opportunities…
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Energy innovation enters security-focused phase as batteries dominate patent landscape
…fusion energy, sodium-ion batteries and next-generation geothermal systems. These advances contributed to 50 upgrades in technology readiness levels among emerging energy technologies tracked by the IEA.At the same time, the policy context is shifting. In a survey of experts and practitioners, energy security emerged as the leading driver of innovation in 2025, ahead of affordability and emissions reduction. New initiatives such as the US Genesis Mission and the EU Competitiveness Fund reflect growing emphasis on strengthening domestic technological capabilities and securing critical supply chains.“Energy innovation has become a strategic priority for governments around the world,” said…
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Strengthening supply chains can improve resilience and reduce economic security risks for key energy technologies
…IEA report released today.The report, Energy Technology Perspectives 2026 (ETP-2026), is the latest instalment of the IEA’s flagship technology publication, which examines supply chains for mass-manufactured technologies including electric cars, batteries and renewable power equipment. The report finds that the geographical landscape of manufacturing for these technologies – of which China holds by far the largest share – is unlikely to change significantly before the end of the decade, based on committed manufacturing and mining projects and market trends.For the first time, the report includes an ‘N-1’ supply chain security analysis, assessing what would happen if…
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Executive Director meets with Prime Minister of Japan to discuss energy security amid war in Middle East
At meeting in Tokyo, Prime Minister Takaichi emphasises critical role of IEA and gratitude for Executive Director Birol’s support and advice for Japan’s energy policy making IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol met with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi of Japan in Tokyo today to discuss the impacts of the war in the Middle East on energy security in Asia and beyond, as well as the IEA’s historic release of emergency oil stocks to counter market disruptions.In the meeting, Dr Birol thanked Prime Minister Takaichi for Japan’s vital support for the collective oil stock release by IEA…
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Luxembourg can enhance energy security and expand emissions reductions through integrated planning and targeted action
…a solid basis for improving energy efficiency, enabling greater consumer participation and shifting demand to periods when electricity generation has lower emissions and costs less.At the same time, Luxembourg’s electricity system has an unusual profile. While nearly all of Luxembourg’s domestically generated electricity comes from renewable sources, its domestic production meets only around one-fifth of its total electricity demand. The report underscores the importance of both connecting more of this homegrown renewable power capacity to the grid and making the most of regional electricity markets. “At a time of renewed concerns about energy security and resilience…
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Electrification can strengthen Portugal’s energy security and economic resilience
…the International Energy Agency.Due to the rapid growth of solar PV in recent years, alongside continued contributions from hydropower and wind, Portugal’s electricity generation now has one of the lowest carbon intensities among IEA Member countries. This has strengthened the country’s energy security and reduced reliance on imports, according to the new Energy Policy Review by the IEA. However, greater progress on electrification of end uses in sectors such as transport, buildings and industry – as well as improvements in network infrastructure – will be required to fully realise these benefits while also reducing reliance on energy imports and…
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New podcast episode explores future of energy security with Singapore and Morocco’s energy ministers
…IEA’s Everything Energy podcast explores what safeguarding energy security calls for today as policymakers worldwide confront a range of traditional and emerging threats.Now available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, the episode features conversations with Tan See Leng, Singapore’s Minister for Manpower and Minister-in-Charge of Energy, Science and Technology, and Leila Benali, Morocco’s Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development. Speaking on the sidelines of the IEA’s 2026 Ministerial Meeting, they discuss the fast-evolving energy security challenges facing their countries and the measures they are taking to tackle them. IEA Chief Energy Economist Tim Gould also joins the…
