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As solar PV and wind grow at an accelerated pace around the world, governments must act to ensure that they are well integrated into power systems—or risk losing out on significant benefits, according to a new report from the IEA.

Fueled by supportive government policies and continued cost reductions, the capacity of these renewable sources is projected to keep expanding rapidly towards 2030. Solar PV and wind are crucial technologies for decarbonization—especially in the electricity sector, where they account for two-thirds of reductions in carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emissions on a pathway towards net zero by mid-century.

"In recent years, the world has seen a remarkable increase in solar and wind capacity as countries have looked to bolster their energy security and reduce emissions. But they won't reap the full benefits without stronger efforts to support the integration of these technologies into power systems," said IEA Director of Energy Markets and Security Keisuke Sadamori. "This important new report lays out the challenges ahead, as well as how to tackle them. As global experience grows, so does our understanding of how to keep clean energy transitions moving forward securely."

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