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The mega batteries transforming power systems
…is available, or during a weather event that disrupts electricity generation.
The power capacity of these utility-scale batteries in 2024 was more than 12 times as high as in 2020. 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…
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Thematic session: Smart and efficient appliances fit for the future
Event backgroundIn today’s context of energy market volatility and economic uncertainty, energy efficiency remains one of the most effective tools to support affordability, energy security and competitiveness. The 11th Annual Global Conference on Energy Efficiency will bring together global leaders to accelerate action, with smart and efficient appliances highlighting the importance of demand-side solutions.Appliances account for a growing share of global electricity demand due to electrification, rising living standards and more extreme temperatures. Improving their efficiency is essential to lowering energy bills, easing pressure on power systems and strengthening resilience.Governments already have effective tools such as…
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BioFuture Platform International collaborations
Promoting international coordination on the sustainable low-carbon bioeconomy The Biofuture Platform is a government-led, multi-stakeholder initiative designed to take action on climate change and support the Sustainable Development Goals by promoting international coordination on the sustainable low-carbon bioeconomy. It was launched in November 2016 at the COP22 climate talks in Marrakesh.The Biofuture Platform has twenty member countries: Argentina, Brazil, Canada, China, Denmark, Egypt, Finl...
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Data centre IT capacity to reach 32% electrification target
Europe Artificial Intelligence Electricity
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Renewable energy Technology collaboration
Related to renewable energy sources and hydrogen, including bioenergy, solar, wind, geothermal, hydropower and ocean energy