• Country

        Kuwait

        Kuwait is wholly reliant on fossil fuels for energy generation and by 2030, its energy demand will triple. In order to diversify its energy mix, the country targets to increase the share of renewable generation to 15% by 2030.

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        Qatar

        Qatar is a major producer and exporter of natural gas, oil and oil products. Its domestic oil and gas productions entirely cover the country’s energy needs.

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        Iraq

        Iraq holds abundant oil and gas resources and has strong solar PV potential. Its production to 2030 is set to be third largest contributor to global oil supply. By the same year, the government expects that renewable capacity will amount for 5% of the country’s total system capacity.

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        • Policy

        • Australia

        • 2022

        Government support for a microgrid in Daintree

        Australian government is supporting the development of a Daintree renewable microgrid, incorporating an 8 MW solar farm, 20 MWh of battery storage and a 1 MW green hydrogen plant for North Queensland communities. It will be a valuable demonstration of solar to hydrogen technology. AUD 18.75 million has been granted for facility development over 3 years. The grant is being delivered under the Daintree Microgrid Program, following a feasibility study completed under the $50 million Regional and Remote Communities Reliability Fund. The project is due to start in 2022 and the microgrid is due to be operating by 2024…

        • Policy

        • Australia

        • 2000

        Study on Ethanol

        Australias federal government funds a study of the commercial viability of increasing ethanol fuel production in the sugar industry. This study, estimated to cost AUD 20 000, is co-ordinated by the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics (ABARE). This initiative builds on an existing commitment of AUD 2 million for a ligno-cellulosic ethanol pilot plant.

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        Trinidad and Tobago

        Trinidad and Tobago

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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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        Philippines

        The Philippines has made significant progress in delivering electricity access, boosting the household electrification rate past 90% in 2016. The country is on track to meet the target of achieving universal electrification by 2022, as set out in the Philippine Development Plan 2017-2022.

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        • Commentary

        • 04 Feb 2026

        Canada is set to play a leading role in supplying the world with responsibly produced critical minerals

        Commentary Already a mining hub, Canada could play a big part in diversifying global mineral supply chains Since 2023, the IEA has been conducting Critical Mineral Reviews – in-depth country reviews of critical mineral policies and security that have served as part of the Agency’s pioneering work to ensure secure mineral supply chains. The latest Critical Minerals Review of Canada shows that at a time of increasing concentration risks, including from export controls by the dominant supplier, Canada has the potential to contribute to the development of secure, diversified and competitive global supply chains for critical minerals.Canada can…

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        Zambia

        Coal production is set to increase in Zambia, but exports remain limited to trade with neighbouring countries. The country has recently made good progress regarding electrification rates through a large push for mini-grid and off-grid solutions in rural areas.

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