IEA Report Claims Fossil Fuel Imports Have Declined In More Than 100 Countries - CleanTechnica

The International Energy Agency’s (IEA) Renewables 2025 report highlights a significant global shift away from fossil fuel imports, driven by rapid expansion in renewable energy capacity. The report projects that global renewable power capacity will double by 2030, adding 4,600 gigawatts—equivalent to the combined power generation capacity of China, the EU, and Japan. Solar photovoltaic (PV) technology is expected to account for nearly 80% of this growth, followed by wind, hydropower, bioenergy, and geothermal sources. More than 80% of countries are anticipated to accelerate renewable capacity growth between 2025 and 2030 compared to the previous five years, despite challenges such as grid integration, supply chain issues, and financing. The report reveals that over 100 countries have reduced their dependence on fossil fuel imports, collectively avoiding the import of 700 million tons of coal and 400 billion cubic meters of methane in 2023. This transition has saved these nations