Keys of the report “The State of Energy Innovation” of IEA

The report “The State of Energy Innovation” by the International Energy Agency (IEA) provides data that speak volumes about the dynamics transforming the global energy sector.

Some key points that caught my attention:

  • Investment in R&D on the rise: public and corporate spending on energy research and development has reached a record of USD 50 billion per year, focused mainly on energy efficiency, nuclear power and renewables.
  • Private capital as a driving force: between 2015 and 2022, venture capital investment in clean technologies increased sixfold, supporting more than 1,800 start-ups. Although financing fell by more than 20% in 2023–2024, the potential impact of these companies remains significant.
  • China leads the global ranking of energy patents, with more than 95% linked to low-emission technologies.
  • The global landscape is highly dynamic: the United States, Japan and Europe were historical leaders, but competition is now global, and energy innovation is spreading across all continents.

Innovation not only redefines how we generate and use energy; the security, efficiency and sustainability of the coming decades will depend on it.