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South Africa
Coal is the mainstay of the South African energy system, meeting around 70% of installed power generation capacity. The 2019 Integrated Resource Plan however sets out a long-term diversification of the power mix by 2030 and moves towards lightening the carbon footprint of the energy sector while meeting growing energy demand and ensuring a socio-economically just transition. While the options to diversify the country's electricity mix appear diverse, the affordability of electricity supply looms as a key concern and a potential constraint on diversification. The structure of consumption and of spending on electricity is skewed towards higher…
- Overview
- Energy mix
- Emissions
- Electricity
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+ 5 pages
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Support for energy intensive SMEs extended to 2023
The Energy Cost and Investment Support Program for Manufacturing SMEs launched by the Government of Hungary in October 2022 was extended also to the first quarter of 2023. With a total budget of HUF 120 billion, the program covers up to 50% of energy cost increase or 15% of investment in energy efficiency of energy-intensive SMEs. The eligibility criteria of the total amount of energy costs was lowered to 2% of sales of the applying company and the support was extended also to energy-intensive companies in the tourism sector.
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Support for energy-intensive SMEs
The Energy Cost and Investment Support Program for SMEs launched by the Government of Hungary as of October 1 provides non-refundable subsidies to compensate up to 50% of energy costs increases or cover up to 15% of investment in energy efficiency. The eligible companies are energy-intensive SMEs with energy costs amounting to 3% of sales revenues. A total of HUF 75 billion will be allocated for the energy costs and HUF 25 billion for efficiency measures.
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Activities Implemented Jointly (AIJ)
In March 1995, the governments of Hungary and the Netherlands initiated a series of Activities Implemented Jointly (AIJ) projects to promote AIJ as a feasible means of energy conservation and emissions reduction. This pilot AIJ included a demonstration of small-scale energy efficiency projects for municipalities and utilities managed by NOVEM (National Energy and Environmental Agency of the Netherlands) together with EGI (Institute for Energy Management, Hungary) Consulting and Engineering in Budapest. This simulation studied a number of energy efficiency projects initiated by local governments: in most cases, these projects were identified based on expert advice provided earlier through the…
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Climate and Nature Protection Action Plan - E-AUTO-2021
The Ministry of Innovation and Technology is offering support to promote electromobility in Hungary and make road traffic cleaner. The support will be paid in the form of grants, and the program will be implemented by IFKA Közhasznú Nonprofit Kft. There are different types of support:
"E-AUTO-2021 / companies and individuals" offers up to HUF 2.5 million for the purchase of a purely electric car with a maximum price of HUF 12 million. Total budget available is HUF 1 billion.
"E-AUTO-2021 / population, non-governmental organizations, associations and higher education institutions". Total budget available is HUF 3… -
Policy Toolbox for Industrial Decarbonisation
The Policy Toolbox for Industrial Decarbonisation is a repository of policy instruments available to assist governments as they design, develop and implement their strategies for industrial decarbonisation. This work, undertaken as part of the Climate Club's Work Programme, builds on the policy toolbox outlined in IEA’s 2022 Achieving Net Zero Heavy Industry Sectors in G7 Members report, with the addition of further details on the instruments and considerations for implementation.A robust industrial decarbonisation policy strategy is likely to include multiple different instruments, as governments choose the instruments that are most suited to their individual circumstances and objectives…
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World Energy Investment 2026
World Energy Investment is the global benchmark for tracking investment trends across the energy sector. The report will present the latest data on capital flows to different types of energy projects, as well as the first set of full-year estimates for 2026.As energy security concerns continue to shape investment priorities, this year’s report will explore the potential implications for different sectors and regions, particularly in light of the ongoing energy crisis stemming from the conflict in the Middle East.The 2026 edition will highlight major investment milestones and opportunities from different energy sectors and regions. It also includes…
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Global Energy Review 2026
Global Energy Review 2026 This edition of the Global Energy Review provides the first full assessment of trends across the entire energy sector in 2025, with data for all fuels and technologies, all regions and major countries, and energy-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.The report covers estimates of energy demand by region and by source and fuel in 2025; developments in electricity demand and supply; deployment of selected energy technologies; and estimates of energy-related CO2 emissions. The report also assesses trends in energy intensity and analyses the impact of factors, such as weather effects, on energy demand and…
- Key findings
- Global trends
- Oil
- Natural gas
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Laszlo Varro
Former Chief Economist.
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Multiple Benefits of Energy Efficiency for Business
Energy efficiency is often described as the “first fuel” because the cheapest and most secure energy is the energy that is not used. For businesses, this begins with a straightforward benefit: lower energy bills. In many cases, efficiency investments can pay back quickly through reduced energy costs alone. However, the value of energy efficiency extends beyond energy savings.This report builds on the IEA’s work on the multiple benefits of energy efficiency and focusses on how these gains materialise in businesses. Key benefits range from productivity and product quality improvements to brand image or health benefits for employees and…
