Introduction
The International Energy Agency (IEA) published the 2016 edition of Energy Technology Perspectives (ETP 2016) to highlight the importance of energy technology and innovation in achieving climate objectives. This edition marks the 10th anniversary of the IEA's flagship publication on energy technologies.
Foreword
- COP21 Paris Agreement: Recognized the significance of energy technology and innovation in meeting climate goals.
- IEA's Role: Ready to provide technology and policy advice to address new challenges.
- Energy Technology Network: Comprises 39 Technology Collaboration Programmes with over 6,000 experts worldwide, emphasizing multilateral technology cooperation.
- Implementation Focus: Need to translate commitments into actions through partnerships and collaboration.
Key Messages
- Clean Energy Technologies: Continued advancement as mainstream energy solutions in 2015.
- Electric Vehicles (EVs):
- Threshold of one million EVs crossed in 2015.
- Annual sales growth rate of 70%.
- Requires sustained policy and funding support to achieve the Energy Technology Perspectives 2°C Scenario (2DS) 2025 sales objective.
- Renewable Power Generation:
- Grew by an estimated 5% in 2015.
- Now accounts for around 23% of total electricity generation globally.
- New renewable electricity capacity grew at its fastest pace in 2015, supported by energy security and local policies.
These advancements highlight the potential for clean energy technologies to meet multiple objectives effectively, such as increasing access to services while reducing congestion and improving resilience.
