Digitalisation and the energy transition presents both challenges from rising energy demands and deployment gaps, and opportunities through smart technologies that can optimise renewable energy integration worldwide.
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) officially launched its new podcast series "All Things Renewable" today.
Renewables maintained their price advantage over fossil fuels in 2024.
This call seeks bankable renewable-energy in APRA countries to fast-track Africa’s clean-energy rollout, bolster green industrialisation, expand energy access and help member states meet economic-growth and climate-resilience goals.
IRENA Innovation Week 2025 brought together global leaders to accelerate a sustainable energy future powered by renewables and digitalisation.
This call intends to support ongoing efforts by Central Asian countries to increase the use of renewable energy to address the rising demand for energy, diversify their energy mix, support economic growth and meet climate objectives.
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has been calling for stronger international cooperation to substantially increase the financial flows to the Global South. But reform must also be made in the way the international support is provided to these countries.
Limiting the global average temperature rise to 1.5°C will require decarbonisation across every sector and value chains by 2050. Sectors particularly hard-to-abate include road freight transport, shipping, aviation, iron and steel, and chemicals and petrochemicals.
Developed by Alliance for Industry Decarbonization (AFID), the Enterprise Twinning Platform is a dynamic online tool that connects AFID members and partners with external organisations to promote industrial decarbonisation through partnerships and collaboration.
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has been calling for stronger international cooperation to substantially increase the financial flows to the Global South. But reform must also be made in the way the international support is provided to these countries.
According to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)’s Renewable Capacity Statistics 2025, 2024 marks yet another benchmark in renewable energy capacity and growth.
Through Energy Transition Accelerator Financing (ETAF), IRENA collaborates with partners to provide technical assistance, making more projects eligible for funding.
As one of the custodians of the Sustainable Development Goal 7, and in support of SIDS’ plea in global climate discussions, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) was highly engaged at the Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) Global Forum hosted by the Government of Barbados.
Off-grid renewables deployment efforts in developing countries should be accelerated in climate and development goals in rural areas, underpinned by strong international cooperation and multi-stakeholder partnerships.
Off-grid renewables deployment efforts in developing countries should be accelerated in climate and development goals in rural areas, underpinned by strong international cooperation and multi-stakeholder partnerships.
The 2024 edition of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Youth Forum, themed ‘Youth at the Core of a Just Energy Transition: Skills, Empowerment and Innovation', aimed to not only foster discussions but also equip young participants with the tools and knowledge necessary to shape a more sustainable and inclusive energy future.
The 26 January 2025 marks the second International Day of Clean Energy, a key milestone to promote access to affordable, dependable, sustainable, and modern energy for all.
The IRENA Innovation Day under the theme “Digital Solutions for the Energy Transition” took place at the World Future Energy Summit (WFES) in Abu Dhabi focusing on the use of digital technologies to advance the global, renewable-based energy transition, and support the target of tripling renewable power by 2030 (3xRenewables).
1500 delegates, representing 140 countries from IRENA’s global membership, convened for the 15th IRENA Assembly under the theme “Accelerating the Renewable Energy Transition – The Way Forward.”
During the ‘High-level Panel on Energy Transition Pathways in Emerging Economies’, at IRENA’s 15th Assembly, high-level representatives discussed pathways to accelerate and scale up renewables deployment, and harness public finance to derisk private capital in emerging economies.
Rolling coverage of IRENA 15th Assembly events as they happen and the event live stream
Follow this page for the live blog and live stream from all sessions during the Pre-Assembly day.
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) invites students and young professionals from diverse backgrounds to join GROWTH@IRENA, the 2025 Winter Youth Programme.
2024 marks a pivotal moment in the global energy transition as renewable energy surges to unprecedented heights. Yet, despite the remarkable progress, the pace of change remains insufficient to meet the ambitious goal of tripling renewable energy capacity by 2030
A quiet revolution is happening on the streets of Colombo, Sri Lanka. There is a new type of public transport running around the city. Locally known as tuk-tuks, these three-wheelers are no stranger to Sri Lankans, but these ones look quite different.