This 2020 report published by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) examines energy transformation with a close look at needs and impacts at the regional level, in both energy and socio-economic terms. This study also outlines a vision of transformative energy policies as the best path to decarbonisation. On the innovation and technology side, the study grapples with reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in challenging sectors, such as shipping, aviation and heavy industry. Addressing such challenges soon will be crucial to achieve net-zero emissions in the second half of the century.
Key words: natural gas, smart cities, energy management, zero net energy
