Essence of Multilateral Energy Technology Collaboration:A Case Study of International Energy Agency (IEA) Technology Collaboration Programmes (TCPs)

Energy transition has been an important issue in achieving climate action. A “multilateral energy technology cooperation†is often considered a driver that leads to multilateral cooperation being successful. International Energy Agency (IEA) Technology Collaboration Programmes (TCPs) are an interesting case study because they have a long history. For over 40 years, they have worked toward the achievement of energy and climate goals. Statistical analysis was performed to explore the increase in entities’ participation in and the distribution of 38 TCPs. An email survey was administered to learn about the opinions and thoughts of representatives in 18 TCPs. The survey’s purpose was to understand current evidence on the roles and effectiveness of IEA TCPs in energy technology cooperation. The survey responses were analyzed to understand the correlation among input, output, and outcome as well as goal and implementing capacity. The results revealed that most respondents were satisfied with input and output. The current energy policy situation and possible greenhouse gas reduction in one’s country were selected as the main reasons for four outcomes: policy adoption, technology deployment, economic benefit, and social acceptance. Regression analysis demonstrated the correlation among input, output, and outcome of IEA TCPs. These findings have ramifications for future multilateral cooperation and implications for energy collaboration development.