The world has already begun a historic shift towards cleaner sources of energy. Rapid reductions in the cost of solar and wind technologies have led to widespread adoption of these technologies, which are now dominating the global market for new power generation capacity.
The mobility segment kit covers both personal vehicles and fleets. Personal vehicles are parked most of the time. Fleets are usually parked much less than personal vehicles (Table 2.6), but when an entire fleet is parked and plugged in, the battery capacity available to the power grid is much higher.
Policies and cost reduction strategies to reach net-zero emissions
World Energy Transitions Outlook outlines a 1.5°C Pathway to sustainability, climate resilience and prosperity. Bold choices of global leaders can put it into action.
Green hydrogen-based fuels set to be the backbone for decarbonising international shipping by 2050
Growth trend in renewable energy jobs continues globally. Strong policy action is key to step up expansion in the COVID-19 era.
The global energy system is undergoing rapid transformation. With the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Climate Agreement serving as inspiration, countries, cities and corporations all over the world continue to take meaningful action on renewable energy development. While a pressing need to increase momentum exists, 2019 has been a year of bold ambition and remarkable achievements. Here are 20 reminders, from media outlets around the world, of how the energy transformation has advanced over the last 12 months.
Energy solutions for operation and construction of buildings
For remote communities renewables are a cost-effective solution for extending energy access or transitioning from heavy reliance on fossil fuels.
Renewable energy ambitions within NDCs are insufficient to limit global temperature rise to 1.5°C.
Global leaders, through their commitments to energy targets, must set a new pace to reach the 1.5ºC goal.
IRENA’s innovation toolbox for smart electrification helps countries to design decarbonisation strategies.
Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are putting energy transition targets at the heart of climate ambition and sustainable development, leading the way to the 1.5°C world to fight for their survival.
The energy transition is also a roadmap to clean industrialisation and economic independence in Africa. Here is how a comprehensive ‘green deal’ could get the continent there.
Highly efficient, electricity-driven heat pumps have a crucial role to play in decarbonising space and water heating in buildings.
When societies become inclusive, more equal and just, economies become more resilient and sustainable.
Renewable jobs remain resilient in the face of multiple crises
How to decarbonize the shipping sector