IEA Report: Integrating Solar and Wind - Global experience and emerging challenges

IEA published the report: Integrating Solar and Wind: Global experience and emerging challenges

Solar photovoltaics (PV) and wind power have been growing at an accelerated pace, more than doubling in installed capacity and nearly doubling their share of global electricity generation from 2018 to 2023. This report underscores the urgent need for timely integration of solar PV and wind capacity to achieve global decarbonisation goals, as these technologies are projected to contribute significantly to meet growing demands for electricity by 2030. However, should countries fail to implement integration measures in line with a scenario where they achieve their climate and energy pledges, the global power sector could jeopardise up to 15% of solar PV and wind energy or variable renewable energy (VRE) generation in 2030. If this gap is compensated for with continued reliance on fossil fuels, it could lead to significantly less CO₂ emissions reductions.