Proceedings of a conference held by the International Energy Agency. They show that sustained efforts must be undertaken by governments and the private sector to achieve a range of technological breakthroughs in the next several decades. The papers presented provide a comprehensive overview of the status and prospects of innovative technologies and R&D programs in the various technology sectors. Options and priorities for facilitating progress technology are analyzed as are the means for improved R&D project coordination information exchange, and intensified international collaboration.
