This project was launched to assess APEC’s progress with respect to the target of doubling renewable energy use and what can be done to overcome hurdles impeding realization of this target. The work extended the results of the phase 1 project and aimed to further develop a strategic roadmap with recommendations provided, including in the power generation and non-power sectors (transportation and heating). The findings of this report can serve as a reference for APEC economies when reviewing and adjusting their targets and supporting policies to double the share of renewable energy use in their energy mix.

The objectives of this report were to (1) collect data and assess the level of renewable energy development required to close this gap; (2) develop a strategic roadmap for doubling the proportion of renewable energy use in various sectors, such as the power, transportation, and heating sectors, and prioritize the policy recommendations formulated in phase 1 of this project; (3) create a final report on the research findings for renewable energy development in the APEC region; and (4) achieve gender equality in the doubling of the proportion of renewable energy use.