PARIS — October 2, 2025 — The International Energy Agency (IEA) will release its flagship Renewables 2025 market report next week, offering governments, investors, and industry leaders fresh insight into the outlook for renewable energy technologies through the end of the decade.
The launch will take place on Tuesday, October 7 at 11:00 a.m. Paris time during a press webinar hosted by IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol and Heymi Bahar, Senior Energy Analyst and the report’s lead author. The session will be open to journalists and livestreamed for wider audiences.
A Key Annual Report
Renewables 2025 is the agency’s primary annual publication on the global renewable energy sector. It provides forecasts and analysis shaped by the latest policy shifts, market trends, and industry developments.
The IEA said the new edition will “present the latest forecasts and analysis, based on recent policy and market developments, while also exploring key challenges and opportunities facing the sector.”
The report is expected to highlight projections for the deployment of renewable energy technologies across electricity, transport, and heating through 2030. It will also assess policy changes influencing the sector, the evolution of global manufacturing capacity, and the financial stability of companies operating in renewable energy supply chains.
Broader Policy and Market Context
The launch comes at a time when governments worldwide are grappling with volatile energy prices, ambitious climate goals, and calls for greater energy security. Renewable energy has become central to global strategies aimed at reducing emissions, stabilizing power markets, and fostering industrial competitiveness.
Industry observers note that IEA forecasts are closely watched by policymakers and investors because they reflect not only market data but also policy environments that can accelerate—or slow—the pace of renewable adoption.
The Renewables 2025 report will likely revisit ongoing challenges such as permitting delays, financing barriers, and the resilience of supply chains, while also underlining opportunities for growth in technologies like solar, wind, bioenergy, and emerging green hydrogen applications.
Focus on Forecasts Through 2030
This year’s edition will provide an extended outlook, with forecasts stretching through 2030 across three major sectors:
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Electricity: Projections for solar, wind, and hydro capacity additions and their contribution to global power generation.
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Transport: Insights into biofuels, electrification, and how renewable energy integrates with mobility.
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Heat: Analysis of renewable heat technologies, including biomass and electrified heating solutions, and their role in industrial and residential sectors.
The IEA has emphasized that this broader scope reflects the need for an integrated perspective as governments align near-term deployment with longer-term decarbonization strategies.
Access and Embargo Details
The agency confirmed that the report will be distributed under embargo to registered journalists. “The report will be shared under embargo with reporters who register for the webinar. It will also be available upon request at [email protected],” the IEA said.
As is standard for major IEA publications, the embargo ensures that all media outlets can access the material ahead of public release while maintaining equal timing for publication. The embargo lifts at 7:00 a.m. Paris time on Tuesday, October 7.
Accessibility and Public Engagement
The IEA noted that the press webinar will be accessible not only to accredited journalists but also through livestream for broader audiences. This hybrid approach, increasingly common for major energy announcements, reflects heightened public and industry interest in renewable energy’s trajectory.
By offering open access to the launch, the IEA aims to engage a wide range of stakeholders, from policymakers and academics to business leaders and civil society groups.
Looking Ahead
The IEA’s renewable energy market reports have become a critical benchmark for measuring global progress on energy transition goals. The Renewables 2025 report, in particular, is expected to shape international debate heading into upcoming climate negotiations and influence the planning of national energy strategies.
With the energy sector undergoing rapid transformation, the findings from this year’s report could have significant implications for investment decisions, trade policy, and the competitiveness of clean energy industries worldwide.
For governments and businesses alike, the report is likely to underscore both the urgency and the economic potential of accelerating the shift toward renewable energy systems.
