Tag: International Energy Agency (IEA)

New podcast episode delves into evolving relationship between energy and AI

Stuart Mitchell

The latest episode of the IEA’s Everything Energy podcast examines what the complex and critical relationship between energy and artificial intelligence looks like in 2026 and how it could continue to evolve in the years ahead. Now available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, the episode features a conversation with Siddharth Singh and Thomas Spencer, the lead authors of a new IEA report on this subject. Based on the latest data and analysis, they discuss what has changed since they first appeared on the podcast to discuss energy and AI a year ago – from developments…

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Battery recycling innovation surging as countries seek to strengthen critical mineral supply and energy security

Stuart Mitchell

The number of lithium-ion and similar batteries reaching end-of-life is expected to rise sharply from the mid-2030s onwards, making managing battery waste safely and efficiently a key challenge. Companies, universities and public research centers are responding by accelerating innovation to recycle critical raw materials and reduce reliance on primary mining, while mitigating the environmental impact. According to a new study published today by the European Patent Office (EPO) and the International Energy Agency (IEA), international patent families (IPFs) related to battery circularity recorded an average annual growth rate of 42%…

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Stronger international collaboration can accelerate country efforts to reduce emissions across key sectors, new report finds

Stuart Mitchell

Well-targeted cooperation can amplify national efforts to cut emissions and support sector electrification, but faster progress is needed to meet sectoral goals by 2030 Acting together, countries, companies and international initiatives can harmonise standards, aggregate demand and mobilise finance in ways that are nearly impossible to achieve in isolation, according to the latest Breakthrough Agenda report. The new report – an annual collaboration between the International Energy Agency (IEA) and the Climate High-Level Champions – identifies practical opportunities for countries to work together in ways that advance both economic development…

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Southeast Asia can harness vast renewable resources to meet fast-growing electricity demand

Stuart Mitchell

New IEA report examines opportunities for countries across the region to integrate more solar and wind into their power systems to help reach energy security and emissions goals Southeast Asia’s electricity demand is rising at one of the fastest rates in the world, underscoring the need for countries to diversify energy supplies and reinforce grid infrastructure. A new IEA report released today highlights how countries in the region can leverage their abundant renewable resources, notably wind and solar PV, to meet soaring demand and achieve their energy priorities. Electricity demand…

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Biogases’ benefits for energy security, local economies and reducing emissions are drawing renewed interest

Stuart Mitchell

First-of-a-kind geospatial assessment in new IEA report finds huge untapped potential for biogases, equivalent to a quarter of global natural gas demand As policy makers look for opportunities to simultaneously bolster energy security and economic competitiveness, biogases – locally produced, low-emissions fuels created from organic waste – are seeing fresh momentum, according to a new IEA special report. The Outlook for Biogases and Biomethane, out today, finds that over 50 new policies have been introduced to support biogases since 2020 as countries increasingly recognise their benefits. Biogas can be used…

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