The International Renewable Energy Agency’s (IRENA) Innovation Week 2023, held in Bonn on 25-28 September 2023, brought together leading policy makers, innovators and industry experts from across IRENA’s diverse global membership under the theme, “ …
Being the most vulnerable to, yet the least responsible for climate change, it is not a surprise that Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are setting ambitious energy transition targets and tirelessly calling the international community to support their …
Through a rigorous and collaborative process involving local representatives, this study integrates diverse datasets covering population density, land use and infrastructure networks, as well as renewable and meteorological data, to identify favourable …
In the lush landscapes of Papua New Guinea, darkness after sunset was accepted as daily reality by the country’s remote communities. This is especially poignant in light of the human suffering following a massive landslide in the highlands of the Enga …
Since 2018, IRENA has been at the forefront of youth empowerment in the energy transition space, supporting young people globally to contribute effectively towards a renewables-based energy future. To demonstrate its commitment to close collaboration with …
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COP28 and IRENA to jointly drive implementation of UAE Consensus; announce annual report series to track tripling of renewables and doubling of energy efficiency by 2030 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 13 May 2024 – Today, COP28 President Dr. Sultan Al …
Project developers in APRA countries* are encouraged to apply for inclusion at the Forum Under the auspices of the Accelerated Partnership for Renewables in Africa (APRA), Kenya and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), in coordination with …
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Citing an IRENA brief for the G7, the communiqué indicates that the group’s solar PV expansion target by 2030 is on track if some enhancements to existing policies are made in a timely manner. It notes the need for further acceleration in offshore wind …
Africa stands at a crucial crossroads in its developmental trajectory, and energy plays a pivotal role in shaping its future. Despite having abundant renewable resources, the continent faces a significant energy access deficit, with three-quarters of the …
The Paris Agreement goal to limit global surface temperature to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels by the end of this century requires the swift decarbonisation of all sectors of the economy by 2050. However, some industrial and transport sub-sectors are …
The 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) in the United Arab Emirates called upon countries to achieve a tripling of installed renewable power generation capacity by 2030 in order to keep the …
To reach universal access to energy services by 2030, the world needs to drastically increase efforts to scale up finance, investment and policy support. An estimated USD 30 billion in annual funding is needed between 2021 and 2030 in grid/mini-grid and …
Assembly highlighted key priorities to triple renewables and double energy efficiency by 2030 through infrastructure modernisation, enhanced financing, and stronger collaboration. Held under the theme "Outcome of COP28: Infrastructure, Policies and …
Utilities for Net Zero Alliance members announce action plan at IRENA Assembly, focused on increasing speed of grid investment and development Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 19 April 2024 – The Utilities for Net Zero Alliance (UNEZA) adopted the UNEZA …
Deploying renewable energy is key for Africa to achieve climate goals and meet its massive economic and development needs. Despite being endowed with an abundance of renewable resources, Africa’s energy transition has not picked up its pace yet. With less …
Evolving concept of energy security must address energy demand, system flexibility, technology access and infrastructure development, says IRENA Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 17 April 2024 – The transition away from fossil fuels to renewables requires a …
The acceleration of a renewable-based global energy transition represents our only option to ensure the world remains on a 1.5°C-compatible trajectory. However, this pathway relies on our collective ability to prioritise actions such as the modernisation …
Welcome to the Fourteen session of IRENA Assembly Live. Follow this page for live blog and live streaming from the Assembly, 16-17 April, and check IRENA social media channels for updates on #IRENA14A. The sessions will be live-streamed on this webpage, …
Complementing the tracking report, IRENA and GRA will also collaborate ahead of COP29 on the Global Renewables Summit. The event represents the first high-level summit bringing together the public and private sectors to discuss the progress, challenges and …
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