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1 © OECD/IEA 2012 Energy Technology Perspectives for a Clean Energy Future Ms. Maria van der Hoeven Executive Director International Energy Agency Madrid, 20 September 2012

2 Key messages 1. A sustainable energy future is still feasible and technologies exist that can take us there 2. Despite the potential of technologies, progress is too slow at the moment 3. A clean energy future requires systemic thinking and deployment of a variety of technologies 4. It even makes financial sense to do it! 5. Government policy is decisive in unlocking the potential

3 Energy demand and emissions have doubled in the past 40 years From 6000 Mtoe to 12 000 Mtoe Rapid demand growth outside OECD Source: IEA statistics CO 2 emissions from 14Gt to 30Gt Since 2005, non-OECD countries emit more than OECD

4 ETP 2012 – Choice of 3 Futures © OECD/IEA 2012 6DS where the world is now heading, with potentially devastating results The 6°C Scenario 4DS reflecting pledges by countries to cut emissions and boost energy efficiency The 4°C Scenario 2DS a vision of a sustainable energy system of reduced CO 2 and other Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions The 2°C Scenario

5 © OECD/IEA 2012 ETP-2012: need to halve CO 2 by 2050 To achieve ambitious climate goals, the world needs to cut energy- related CO 2 emissions by 50% from today’s levels… …but as populations grow and energy consumption inevitably rises, the reduction challenge is even higher: a gap of 24-42 Gt in 2050

6 Clean energy: slow lane to fast track © OECD/IEA 2012 Progress is too slow in almost all technology areas Significant action is required to get back on track

7 Energy RD&D has slipped in priority © OECD/IEA 2012

8 A smart, sustainable energy system © OECD/IEA 2012 A sustainable energy system is a smarter, more unified and integrated energy system

9 © OECD/IEA 2012 Renewables need to dominate EU electricity Renewables cover two-thirds of the electricity mix in 2050 in the 2DS, with wind power alone reaching a share of 30% in the mix. Other renewables Wind Solar Nuclear Solar Hydro Fossil w/o CCS Fossil w CCS 20092050

10 © OECD/IEA 2012 Renewables: mid-term forecast for Spain Drivers: Abundant renewable resources Strong grid and advanced integration of variable renewable sources Challenges: Overcapacity of electricity system Need to correct for persistently high tariff deficit

11 © OECD/IEA 2012 Power generation from natural gas increases to 2030 in the 2DS and the 4DS. From 2030 to 2050, generation differs markedly. Natural gas-fired power generation must decrease after 2030 to meet the CO 2 emissions projected in the 2DS scenario. 2DS4DS Natural gas as a transitional fuel

12 © OECD/IEA 2012 Electric vehicles need to come of age © OECD/IEA 2012 More than 90% of new light duty vehicles need to be propelled by an electric motor in 2050 Global passenger LDV sales (million)

13 © OECD/IEA 2012 Industry must become more efficient © OECD/IEA 2012 Significant potential for enhanced energy efficiency can be achieved through best available technologies. GtCO 2

14 © OECD/IEA 2012 Investment in clean energy pays off © OECD/IEA 2012 Every additional dollar invested in clean energy can generate three dollars in return. USD trillion

15 Recommendations to Governments © OECD/IEA 2012 1. Create an investment climate of confidence in clean energy 2. Unlock the incredible potential of energy efficiency – “the hidden fuel” of the future 3. Accelerate innovation and public research, development and demonstration (RD&D)

16 © OECD/IEA 2012 www.iea.org/etp For much more, please visit


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