This publication examines the sectors, technologies and policy measures that will be central in the transition to a low-carbon energy system. It addresses the following questions: (1) What are the roles of coal and gas in meeting the stringent decarbonisation requirements for the power sector consistent with IEA modelling of global climate goals? (2) What are moderate carbon prices accomplishing in the electricity sector, and how can they be helpful as part of a package of other policies?

An in-depth analysis of the Brazilian wind energy market that outlines the current status and potential of the market. It evaluates the effects of regulatory approaches to date, analyses the martket and the industry, highlights remaining obstacles and challenges and provides recommendations for legislative improvement.

This report provides the most current, comprehensive analysis of the costs and performance of renewable power generation technologies available today. The results are largely based on new, original analysis of around 8,000 medium- to large-scale commissioned or proposed renewable power generation projects from a range of data sources. The analysis provides simple, clear metrics based on the latest reliable information, thereby helping to inform the current debate on renewable power generation and to assist governments and private sector investors in their decision-making.

Renewable energy technologies can help countries meet their policy goals for secure, reliable and affordable energy to expand electricity access and promote development. This paper on biomass for power generation is part of a series on the cost and performance of renewable energy technologies produced by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). The goal of these papers is to assist government decision-making and ensure that governments have access to up-to-date and reliable information on the costs and performance of renewable energy technologies.

The specific objectives for the Nova Gerar Landfill Gas Generation Project for Brazil will encompass maximizing the reduction of greenhouse gases and social and environmental benefits by investing in gas collection system and in a modular electricity generation plant at the landfill sites and further upgrading the waste management disposal system. The project components for both the Marambaia and Adrian�polis sites include: Component 1) The gas collection system will use state-of-the-art technology.