Published: September 26th, 2024,
Last updated: May 28th, 2025

The goal set at COP28 of tripling renewable energy capacity by 2030 is feasible. However, the International Energy Agency (IEA) urges countries to act quickly and install more grid connections and battery storage. In a report published on Tuesday, the IEA stated that favorable economic conditions, „abundant“ production potential and policy measures make the target achievable. However, to fully realize it, countries must build 25 million kilometers of transmission lines and add 1,500 gigawatts of energy storage capacity by 2030, a 15-fold increase from current levels.