IEA - Decarbonisation through smart charging

This report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) explores the role of smart charging technologies in facilitating decarbonisation in emerging economies. The report highlights that increasing the stock of electric vehicles from 17 million units today to 808 million units by 2040 can contribute to reducing transport emissions by 36%. However, the integration of renewable energy sources and the electrification of transport modes require smart strategies to ensure a smooth and secure integration. The report recommends the deployment of digitalisation smart charging to improve grid security and decarbonisation. It provides a set of policy and regulatory recommendations relevant within the context of emerging and developing economies. These recommendations include regulatory frameworks, financial incentives, and public-private partnerships to promote the development and deployment of smart charging technologies. The report also notes that successful decarbonisation initiatives in emerging economies that have utilised smart charging technologies include the implementation of electric bus fleets in China, the deployment of electric two-wheelers in India, and the adoption of electric taxis in Mexico City. Overall, the report highlights the importance of smart charging technologies in facilitating decarbonisation in emerging economies and provides a roadmap for policymakers and stakeholders to create an enabling environment that supports the deployment of these technologies and incentivises their adoption.