IEA: Failure to prepare grids for wind and solar surge risks undermining climate goals

Michael Holder
clock • 5 min read
Credit: iStock
Image:

Credit: iStock

International Energy Agency calls on governments to act quickly to better integrate rapidly growing renewables capacity into power systems

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has urged governments to accelerate efforts to boost grid infrastructure worldwide, or risk losing out on the full benefits that should result from the accelerating...

To continue reading this article...

Join BusinessGreen

  • Enjoy exclusive news, insights and analysis from Europe’s leading source of information on the green economy and business.
  • Make smart, responsible business decisions with an eye on the latest regulatory and tech development
  • Tap into our extensive archive of exclusive articles, news, analysis and guide
  • Access to our new BusinessGreen intelligence service, providing you with
  • > Exclusive in-depth case studies
  • > Policy briefings, white papers and reports on market trends that are shaping the direction of the net zero transition
  • Our overnight briefing, expertly curated help you run a competitive and sustainable business
  • Online and interactive meetings with BusinessGreen’s editors to discuss the crucial stories and trends from the past month

Choose the membership package that's right for you and your organisation, via our 3 membership levels.

Join now

 

Already a BusinessGreen member?

Login

More on Infrastructure

Planning application withdrawn for Whitehaven coal mine

Planning application withdrawn for Whitehaven coal mine

Government confirms West Cumbria Mining has withdrawn planning application for controversial coal mine

Stuart Stone
clock 04 April 2025 • 3 min read
SSEN unveils £200m Oxfordshire grid upgrade plan

SSEN unveils £200m Oxfordshire grid upgrade plan

Investment to help bolster network and pave the way for more renewables and clean technologies, network operator claims

Michael Holder
clock 31 March 2025 • 2 min read
Ofgem unveils plan to fast-track £4bn in UK grid investment

Ofgem unveils plan to fast-track £4bn in UK grid investment

Advanced Procurement Mechanism aims to enable transmission owners to invest in crucial equipment and services for decarbonising Britain's electricity system

Michael Holder
clock 20 March 2025 • 3 min read