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International collaboration continues to power innovation in energy technologies
…collaboration among researchers and experts across countries has been a motor of innovation in energy technologies. By advancing our understanding of energy fundamentals, improving the efficiency and quality of existing processes and materials, and supporting the development of frontier technologies that strengthen the energy security and sustainability, this coordination has accelerated progress and shed new light on the implications of innovative technologies around the world.An understanding that energy technology innovation can play a key role in reducing the likelihood and severity of energy shocks led to the establishment of the IEA’s Technology Collaboration Programme shortly after the Agency…
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Demand and Supply Measures for the Steel and Cement Transition
…and targeted policy measures can provide the certainty that is currently lacking in markets. Furthermore, international collaboration will be vital to make the transition faster and less costly, given the international nature of markets for industrial products, the need for large and capital-intensive technology demonstrations for near-zero emission production, and the larger demand signals that can be created by pooling commitments across borders. This report – produced at the request of the Climate Club yet generally applicable to policy discussions for industrial decarbonisation – offers considerations and options for governments to scale-up markets for near-zero and low-emissions…
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Policy Toolbox for Industrial Decarbonisation
…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. The report draws on comparative policy analysis to discuss the main considerations and best practices for a wide range of policy instruments, as well as opportunities for international collaboration…
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The State of Energy Innovation 2025
A comprehensive assessment of recent progress and emerging challenges in energy technology innovation Global energy innovation is evolving rapidly, shaped by technological advances, increased public and private investment, and a shifting international landscape. This report provides a comprehensive assessment of recent progress and emerging challenges in energy technology innovation, drawing on over 150 innovation highlights and a survey of practitioners across 34 countries. It analyses trends in public and corporate R&D spending, venture capital flows, and technology demonstration efforts, highlighting an increasingly international landscape, with emerging economies making strides alongside traditional leaders. The report documents the increasing focus on…
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The State of Energy Innovation 2025 Executive summary
…It is also a moment when uncertainties and emerging weaknesses could slow progress if not addressed. In addition to analysis of available data, the report draws on a dataset of over 150 energy innovation highlights from the past year, covering 45 countries and compiled with expert help from the IEA Technology Collaboration Programmes and a survey of almost 300 practitioners from around the world.All phases of innovation, up to the early adoption of a new product in the marketplace, are covered in the report. After a new idea makes its way from the drawing board to a prototype and…
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Breakthrough Agenda Report 2025 Hydrogen
…minimise market fragmentation and ensure that trade is not limited to bilateral agreements.Referring to the emissions intensity of hydrogen in regulations can support a technology-neutral approach.Quantitative indicators for successNumber of countries with rules on emissions thresholds for hydrogen production using methodologies consistent with ISO standards.Share of global hydrogen production located in countries with rules on emissions thresholds for hydrogen production using methodologies consistent with ISO standards.Qualitative examples of collaborationThe IEA Hydrogen Technology Collaboration Programme (TCP) “Task” for the Certification of Hydrogen and Derivatives is developing a technical mutual recognition framework for certification schemes.The International…
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Energy Innovation
…energy innovation has been a vital catalyst for progress – and underpins efforts to build a more secure, affordable and sustainable energy future.For more than five decades, the IEA has facilitated exchanges on energy technology developments among decision makers and international experts. Through our Energy Innovation Forum, our Technology Collaboration Programmes and more, the Agency enables important dialogues and information sharing to propel energy innovation forward. Our extensive data and analyses on energy innovation also provide crucial insights that equip the huge range of stakeholders in this space to make effective decisions and pursue ambitious goals – from academics and researchers…
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Representatives of IEA’s Technology Collaboration Programme gather in Paris to discuss strengthening international collaboration on energy innovation
Representatives of IEA’s Technology Collaboration Programme gather in Paris to discuss strengthening international collaboration on energy innovation On 9 and 10 June 2026, the IEA hosted the sixth Universal Meeting for its Technology Collaboration Programmes (TCPs) at the IEA’s headquarters in Paris, bringing together close to 80 representatives from the TCPs, governments and the Mission Innovation (MI) initiative.IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol delivered an address to participants on the implications of the current energy crisis for energy innovation, noting it could boost innovation efforts for key technologies, as was the case after the crises of the 1970s. The…
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Technology Collaboration Programme
About the TCP The Technology Collaboration Programme (TCP) is a unique global network that drives cutting-edge energy technology research through international cooperation. By bringing together governments, industries, and leading experts, the TCP accelerates energy innovation and helps shape the future of energy solutions to support global energy security and economic growth.The TCP supports the work of independent, international groups of experts that enable governments and industries from around the world to lead programs and projects on a wide range of energy technologies and related issues. These experts collaborate to advance the research, development, and commercialization of energy technologies…
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Technology collaboration
Advancing the research, development and commercialisation of energy technologies About the TCP The Technology Collaboration Programme (TCP) is a unique global network that drives cutting-edge energy technology research through international cooperation. By bringing together governments, industries, and leading experts, the TCP accelerates energy innovation and helps shape the future of energy solutions to support global energy security and economic growth.The ...