IEA – Energy Technology Perspectives, 2026

The report focuses on the full spectrum of energy issues including oil, gas, coal supply and demand, renewable energy technologies, electricity markets, energy efficiency, access to energy, and demand side management.

It provides timely insights into the status and outlook of technology deployment, manufacturing, project pipelines, investments, and trade of different energy technologies and materials. Special focus in the 2026 edition is on vulnerabilities in energy technology supply chains and industrial competitiveness, analyzing manufacturing cost structures and industrial policy impacts. The report aims to inform policymakers worldwide on energy technology deployment trends, policy developments, manufacturing capacity, and trade flows. The IEA advocates policies that enhance reliability, affordability, and sustainability of energy.