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Climate finance Target: Real or Hogwash?

Posted by Sonal Desai - November 11, 2024

India is advocating for a $1 trillion annual climate finance target at the Azerbaijan United Nations Climate Change Conference or COP29

As nations look to secure supply chains and economic opportunities, a new IEA analysis demonstrates the intricate interactions between energy, industrial, and trade policies. Energy Technology Perspectives 2024, the latest IEA publication, focuses on the future of the top six mass-produced clean energy technologies. These include solar photovoltaics, wind turbines, electric vehicles, batteries, electrolysers, and heat pumps. The global technology market is projected to grow from $700 billion in 2023 to over $2 trillion by 2035, equivalent to the value of the crude oil market in recent years, largely due to current policy settings. The clean technology trade is projected to significantly increase, reaching $575 billion within ten years, surpassing half of the current global natural gas trade. The IEA report highlights the significant opportunities for nations to manufacture and trade clean energy technologies due to their rapid adoption. It also presents difficult choices for governments, who must balance trade-offs and tensions depending on the industrial and trade policies they choose to implement. Clean technologies market is expected to surpass fossil fuels in value over the next decade. The integration of energy, industry, and trade is becoming increasingly interconnected as nations strive to establish their position in the new energy economy. “As we have demonstrated, clean energy transitions offer a significant economic opportunity, which nations are rightfully attempting to take advantage of. Governments should, however, work to create policies that support ongoing competition, cost-cutting, and innovation in addition to advancements in their energy and climate goals,” said Fatih Birol, Executive Director, IEA. The global clean technology market is growing rapidly, with significant investments in clean technologies being made by countries like China, the US, the EU, and India. Despite the impact of the US Inflation Reduction Act, the EU's Net-Zero Industry Act, and India's Production Linked Incentive Scheme, China is expected to dominate the global manufacturing sector, with its clean technology exports expected to surpass $340 billion in 2035. This is approximately equal to the combined oil export earnings of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates this year. ETP-2024 highlights that nations at different stages of development can still access the clean energy economy, despite less than 5% of the value created by developing clean technologies today. The analysis of over 60 indicators, including business climate, energy and transportation infrastructure, resource availability, and domestic market size, provides crucial insights for emerging and developing economies. The report suggests that emerging economies can leverage their competitive advantages to expand beyond mineral extraction and processing. In the next ten years, Southeast Asia may become affordable for polysilicon and solar panel wafer production, Latin America, particularly Brazil, expand wind turbine exports, and North Africa could become a center for electric vehicle manufacturing. The Strait of Malacca, separating Pacific and Indian oceans, now accounts for half of all maritime trade in clean energy technologies. The Strait of Hormuz is involved in more than 20% of the fossil fuel trade, with varying implications for energy security. It highlights the global impact of the growing trade in clean energy technology, suggesting that importing clean technologies could enhance energy supply resilience and longevity. Solar PV modules on large container ships can produce as much electricity as 50 LNG tankers' natural gas or 100 bulk ships' coal in a single trip. "Many economies, not just a select few, should benefit from growth in the production and trade of clean energy technologies," Dr. Birol stated. According to this report, nations in Africa, Latin America, Southeast Asia, and beyond have a great chance to be significant players in the emerging energy economy. And it concludes that they can realize this potential with strong strategic alliances, more funding, and more work to lower exorbitant financing costs.

Global Clean Energy Market to Reach $2 T in 10 Years

Posted by ESGNEWS Team - October 31, 2024

As energy transitions progress, the global market for critical clean energy technologies is expected to triple to over $2 trillion over the next ten years

$78 T Needed to Achieve Net-Zero and 1.5 C Warming

Posted by ESGNEWS Team - October 31, 2024

A new report says that decisive action is needed to achieve net-zero by 2050, as world is currently on path for 2.5˚C to 3˚C global warming

Has Green Hydrogen Reached Crossroads?

Posted by ESGNEWS Team - October 29, 2024

The U.S. Department of Energy’s Hydrogen initiative aims to reduce the cost of green hydrogen to $1 per kg within the next decade.

Hitachi Energy to Invest $250 Million in India

Posted by ESGNEWS Team - October 8, 2024

Hitachi Energy will invest in capacity expansion, portfolio, and accelerating global demand for clean energy solutions

Nextracker Launches R&D Center for Solar Excellence

Posted by ESGNEWS Team - October 3, 2024

Nextracker aims to advance photovoltaic R&D, testing, and workforce development serving the Indian and Middle Eastern solar markets

Bahrain Takes a Leap Towards a Sustainable Future

Posted by Renjini Liza Varghese - October 2, 2024

The recent POWERELEC conference in Bahrain highlighted the country’s unwavering commitment to achieving net-zero emissions.

Ambuja Cements Joins AFID; Pledges Rs 100 B for RE

Posted by ESGNEWS Team - September 27, 2024

Ambuja Cements plans to invest Rs 100 billion in RE projects, including 1 GW capacity and 376 MW waste heat recovery system.

Can India Scale to Meet to its RE Targets?

Posted by ESGNEWS Team - September 20, 2024

CEEW, the independent think tank has raised some eye-opening questions regarding India’s RE target achievements.

Coal India to Expand RE Capacity by 5 GW

Posted by ESGNEWS Team - September 14, 2024

Coal India to expand its RE capacity by adding 5 GW by 2028. Additionally, the company is also looking to set up pump storage projects.

Climate Bonds must be Indexed to Basket of Currencies

Posted by ESGNEWS Team - August 6, 2024

APAC executives have proposed that emerging economies must issue climate bonds that are indexed to a basket of currencies

India to Develop Taxonomy for Climate Finance

Posted by Sonal Desai - July 23, 2024

The GoI plans create a taxonomy for climate finance to increase the availability of funding for climate change adaptation

Budget 2024: Expect more focus on climate action

Posted by Renjini Liza Varghese - July 17, 2024

There has been a lot of activity in the fight against climate change between the interim budget and the final budget scheduled for July 23

How is India exploring the potential of e-Mobility in Energy Transition?

How can India explore the potential of e-Mobility in Energy Transition?

Posted by Sonal Desai - March 4, 2024

A recent event highlighted the Indian carbon market’s potential for decarbonization and the role of e-mobility in energy transition

Indian Banks Taking a Green Leap

Posted by Sonal Desai - February 13, 2024

India’s energy transition and decarbonization journey require Rs 160 billion annually until 2030. The Indian banks are taking the green leap

India to Reduce Coal Power Dependency to 33% by 2030

Posted by Sonal Desai - December 15, 2023

Despite announcement to hike coal-fired power generation capacity by 78-80 GW, India aims to drop coal power capacity to 33 percent by 2030

COP28 Unveils Innovative Global Accountability and Inclusivity Program

COP28: Phasing Out or Phasing Down Fossil Fuels?

Posted by Sonal Desai - November 29, 2023

The annual event – Conference of Parties COP28, no doubt, will be a critical crossroads for energy transition

REC set aside Rs 40000 cr for Green Hydrogen and Thermal projects

Posted by Renjini Liza Varghese - October 17, 2023

The state-owned REC Limited has signed three MoUs totalling Rs 40,358 crores to support and finance various projects in Odisha.

COP28 Unveils Innovative Global Accountability and Inclusivity Program

Posted by Renjini Liza Varghese - August 22, 2023

COP28 UAE, will concentrate its efforts on advancing a just, orderly and equitable energy transition; fixing climate finance; putting nature, lives and livelihoods at the heart of climate action; and mobilizing for the most inclusive COP.

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