1. © OECD/IEA 2012 Tapping technology’s potential to secure a clean energy future Ms. Maria van der Hoeven Executive Director International Energy Agency Helsinki, 31 August 2012

2. Key messages 1. Sustainable energy future is still feasible and technologies exist to take us there 2. Despite 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 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) and CO 2 emissions The 2°C Scenario

5. © OECD/IEA 2012 ETP2012: need to cut CO 2 by 50% 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 growth in energy consumption is inevitable, the reduction challenge is even higher: 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 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. Two very different profiles for power generation 2DS 4DS Non-OECD

11. © OECD/IEA 2012 Finland: bio-energy and nuclear Bio-energy and nuclear dominate Finland’s low-carbon energy sector after 2030 Contribution of fossil fuels is halved during the next four decades

12. © 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

13. © OECD/IEA 2012 Clean energy investment pays off © OECD/IEA 2012 Every additional dollar invested in clean energy can generate 3 dollars in return. USD trillion

14. 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)

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