Strategic government action, enhanced infrastructure, and regulatory action are required to ensure the successful integration of newly deployed solar and wind, according to a new report by the IEA.
It said new solar and wind should be well-integrated into power systems at the point of deployment to avoid losing out on significant benefits. It warns that a failure to do so could result in solar and wind generation being 15% lower than projected in 2030, shaving 5% off their share of the global electricity mix and resulting in an up to 20% smaller reduction of carbon dioxide emissions in the power sector.
“Should integration measures fail to be implemented in line with a scenario aligned with national climate targets, up to 2,000 TWh of global renewable energy generation would be at risk by 2030,” the IEA said, equating this to the combined output of China and the United States in 2023.
“The world has seen a remarkable increase in solar and wind capacity as countries have looked to bolster their energy security and reduce emissions,” said IEA Director of Energy Markets Keisuke Sadamori.
