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IEA Fatih Birol

Why the energy transition is unreversible

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Powerful economic and technological factors are driving the transition to clean energy, Fatih Birol, executive director of the International Energy Agency, says.

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International Energy Agency

Global boom in renewables by almost 50 per cent to nearly 510 gigawatts

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According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), the global expansion of renewables has accelerated massively in 2023. China is the driving force behind this.

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Net Zero Roadmap

IEA critical of CO2 removal technologies

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The update of IEA’s landmark Net Zero Roadmap shows greater ambition and implementation, supported by stronger international cooperation, will be critical to reach climate goals.

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Renewables expansion

2,400 gigawatts by 2027: IEA expects massive and fast renewables expansion

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The first truly global energy crisis, triggered by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, has given renewables an unprecedented boost. Concern over energy security brings biggest ever upward revision to IEA renewables forecast.

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Longi

26.81% efficiency for silicon solar cells

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The Chinese government is a drag on international climate protection as the recent UN climate summit showed, but Chinese solar companies lead the way. Longi has set a new record efficiency at 26.81% for its HJT silicon solar cells.

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World Energy Outlook 2022

IEA: Global energy crisis as historic turning point

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The global energy crisis triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is causing profound and long-lasting changes that have the potential to hasten the transition to a more sustainable and secure energy system, according to the latest edition of the IEA’s World Energy Outlook.

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IEA:

Renewable electricity growth  increasing faster than ever 

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The world's capacity to generate electricity from renewable sources such as wind, solar and hydro is on track to set a new record in 2021, with installations expected to keep accelerating in the following years.

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New roadmap:

IEA breaks with oil and gas to reach net-zero emissions

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The International Energy Agency (IEA) has released its first ever comprehensive roadmap to net-zero emissions by 2050. It demands no new investments in fossil fuel supply.

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TÜV Rheinland and IEA:

Study on Climatic Rating of PV modules

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A comprehensive new study by the International Energy Agency (IEA) Photovoltaic Power Systems Technology Collaboration Programme (PVPS) provides information on the energy yield of photovoltaic (PV) modules and systems in different climatic zones worldwide.

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BIPV:

IEA SHC publishes product gallery for the solar building envelope

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A new product gallery shows solutions for the solar activation of building envelopes. In addition, an analysis of the weaknesses and strengths, the opportunities and risks was prepared for each one.

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IEA: Solar primary power source in Europe within five years

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International Energy Agency (IEA) Director Fatih Birol announced new data showing solar will become number 1 power source in Europe within five years at the SolarPower Summit.

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Rapid rise in battery innovation plays key role in clean energy transitions

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Electricity storage inventions have grown 14 per cent a year over the past decade, according to a new joint study by the European Patent Office and the IEA.