IEA highlights how clean energy innovation is 'more promising than ever', but the sector risks being denied the investment needed to deploy new technologies at scale
Demand for all major fuels and energy technologies increased in 2024, with renewables covering the largest share of growth, major IEA report
Driven by soaring demand from electric vehicles and significant production cost reductions - particularly in China - battery market competition is becoming increasingly fierce
Global demand for electricity expected to rise rapidly in coming years, as expansion of renewable and nuclear power continues to accelerate
IEA warns geopolitical stand-offs and intensifying trade wars pose a serious risk to critical mineral supply chains and could yet undermine the net zero transition
Reliance on fossil fuel means no end yet in sight to global energy crisis, as geopolitical tensions and climate change-driven extreme weather events continue to disrupt market
IEA report predicts nuclear is set to generate a record level of electricity in 2025, but warns governments and industry must overcome 'significant hurdles' if sector is to successfully enter new era
Coal demand expected to plateau in the coming years, as surging growth in renewables and China's clean tech boom promises to bring emissions peak within reach
Industry tipped for rapid growth, as new deep geothermal technologies fuel hopes the sector could play a critical role in delivering on global climate goals
Analysis from the IEA and the European Patent Office confirms the number of grid-related patents set a new record in 2022