The International Energy Agency (IEA) and the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi (IITD) have collaborated to examine the clean energy innovation policies in emerging and developing economies (EMDEs). These economies play a crucial role in addressing the climate challenge through innovative clean energy technologies. Recent energy, climate, and development policies in many EMDEs include ambitious innovation objectives for clean energy technologies.
This report presents 11 case studies of national experiences with policy development and implementation in support of energy innovation across various settings in Argentina, Brazil, China, Colombia, India, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Mexico, Morocco, Nigeria, and South Africa. The case studies highlight distinct aspects of the energy innovation process and reveal several key findings:
The case studies cover a range of technologies and highlight the unique aspects of the energy innovation process in diverse settings. The authors of the case studies are national experts from various institutions, contributing to a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities in each country.
The report provides valuable insights for governments, intergovernmental bodies, and other partners to develop effective policy packages and strengthen clean energy innovation ecosystems globally. The pathways taken by EMDEs to increase energy supplies and boost economic development are critical to achieving global energy transitions. Concerted global efforts are necessary to demonstrate and scale up emissions-reducing technologies that are known but not yet proven at scale.
The report was prepared jointly by the IEA and IITD, with contributions from various national experts and organizations. Financial assistance was provided by the European Union as part of its Clean Energy Transitions in Emerging Economies (CETEE-2) program. The Nigerian case study authors acknowledge additional support from the Rural Electrification Agency.
This summary provides an overview of the key points discussed in the report, focusing on the importance of clean energy innovation in EMDEs and the insights derived from the case studies.