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Six Principles to Ensure the Energy Transition Is in Harmony with Nature
Six principles, built on existing good practices and guidelines, can be used to guide nature-positive siting and permitting of solar, wind, and grid infrastructure
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Five key policies to promote road transport electrification in developing markets
Five policies and measures can help enable and accelerate the electrification of road transport in developing countries.
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Georgia to Harness Renewables to Enhance Energy Security
Accelerating the deployment of renewable energy in Georgia can significantly boost the country’s energy security, strengthen its competitiveness in regional and global markets, and reduce the national energy trade deficit, according to the new Energy Transition Assessment released today by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).-
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91% of New Renewable Projects Now Cheaper Than Fossil Fuels Alternatives
Renewables maintain their cost leadership in global power markets, IRENA’s new report on Renewable Power Generation Costs in 2024 confirms.
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International Union for Conservation of Nature and IRENA Join Forces to Advance Renewable Solutions That Work for Nature and People
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the IUCN World Conservation Congress.
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Women’s Share of the Renewable Energy Workforce Remains at 32%
A new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) finds that women hold 32% of full-time jobs in the renewables sector.
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World Breaks Renewable Records but Must Move Faster to Hit 2030 Tripling Goal
The world is falling behind on its renewable energy and efficiency goals despite record progress last year, confirms a new report released today by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), the COP30 Brazilian Presidency, and the Global Renewables Alliance (GRA) during a pre-COP30 high-level event in Brasília.
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Record-Breaking Annual Growth in Renewable Power Capacity
Renewable Capacity Statistics 2025 released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) today shows a massive increase in renewable power capacity during 2024, reaching 4 448 gigawatts (GW).
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Offshore Wind: From 83 GW Today to 2,000 GW by 2050
Offshore wind energy systems offer global power grids significant opportunities for large-scale renewable energy expansion through mature, cost-competitive technologies supported by AI and international partnerships, to reach the ambitious target of 2,000 GW capacity by 2050.
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Transforming the Middle East’s Renewable Surge into Enduring Progress
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.
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Five Key Takeaways from the IRENA Innovation Week 2025
IRENA Innovation Week 2025 brought together global leaders to accelerate a sustainable energy future powered by renewables and digitalisation.
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IRENA Launches Call for Projects Ahead of the Second APRA Investment Forum in Sierra Leone
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.
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Infographic: Renewable Power Generation Costs in 2024
Renewables maintained their price advantage over fossil fuels in 2024.
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IRENA’s New Podcast Series "All Things Renewable" Goes Live
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) officially launched its new podcast series "All Things Renewable" today.
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IRENA объявляет Конкурс проектов возобновляемых источников энергии в Центральной Азии
Конкурс направлен на поддержку текущих усилий стран Центральной Азии по увеличению использования возобновляемых источников энергии для удовлетворения растущего спроса на энергию, диверсификации их энергетического баланса, поддержки экономического роста и достижения климатических целей.
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Closing the Financing Gap in the Global South Requires a Multi-Pronged Approach
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.
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Tripling off-grid renewables is a catalyst for sustainable development in rural communities
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.
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Renewables in 2024: 5 Key Facts Behind a Record-Breaking Year
According to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)’s Renewable Capacity Statistics 2025, 2024 marks yet another benchmark in renewable energy capacity and growth.
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Unlocking the Potential of High-Renewable Power Systems with Digital Technologies and Artificial Intelligence
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.
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Bridging the Energy Gap Takes Center Stage at UN’s International Clean Energy Day Celebrations
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.
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Digital Solutions and AI for Advancing Renewables and Community Resilience
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).
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IRENA Opens Registration for Winter Youth Programme
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) invites students and young professionals from diverse backgrounds to join GROWTH@IRENA, the 2025 Winter Youth Programme.
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