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Clean energy technologies

The potential for carbon capture and storage in China
One-third of coal-fired power plants in China meet a broad range of criteria for CCS retrofit, representing a significant opportunity for meeting climate goals and setting a challenge for government and industry
17 January 2017
New analysis shows that fuel economy policies work – but more is needed
While the average fuel economy of vehicles continues to improve the rate of progress has slowed in recent years
10 January 2017
New policies needed for next-generation wind and solar
The dramatic expansion of renewable power in recent years thanks to falling costs has raised a new challenge for power-system operators and regulators:
14 December 2016
A delicate balance between water demand and the low-carbon energy transition
Energy and water have always been closely intertwined: water is essential for energy production, likewise energy is critical to water supply
15 November 2016
Speeding up Carbon Capture and Storage needed to meet climate goals
CCS today is the only technology able to significantly reduce emissions from coal-fired power plants operating or under construction around the world
15 November 2016
Day of awful air quality in Delhi underscores need for energy sector actions to reduce pollution
Air pollution in Delhi yesterday reached 30 times the World Health Organisation’s recommend levels , heightening serious respiratory problems for its inhabitants.
31 October 2016
IEA raises its five-year renewable growth forecast as 2015 marks record year
Renewables will be the fastest-growing source of electricity but growth still concentrated in wind and solar PV, and government support remains critical
25 October 2016
2015: the year electric vehicles went mainstream
EVs are one of the few low-carbon technologies on track for a 2 degree climate scenario
5 October 2016
IEA encourages Turkey to deepen energy market reforms
Since the last IEA in-depth review in 2009, Turkey has made significant progress in reforming its energy sector. Completing the reforms will allow Turkey to tap into its renewable and energy efficiency potentials, latest IEA report says.
30 September 2016
The long road from Paris: the carbon impact of new power generation
New power plants still not on track for global climate goals
23 September 2016

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