The IRENA Youth Forum 2026 will mark the eighth edition of the International Renewable Energy Agency’s (IRENA) flagship platform for youth empowerment, intergenerational dialogue, and renewable energy innovation.
As part of its key activities, the LTES Network organises "The International Forum on Long-Term Energy Scenarios for the Clean Energy Transition" to gather experts representing governments, technical institutions, academia, industry, and the private sector seeking to exchange novel experiences in the development and use of LTES.
The second APRA Investment Forum (IF) is being co-hosted by the Government of Sierra Leone and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) in Freetown, Sierra Leone, on 22-23 October 2025, to accelerate the development and implementation of energy transition projects across APRA member countries.
Every other week, presenters from one of IRENA’s teams – either alone or together with invited guests – will provide focused insights into opportunities, trends, best practices and innovative solutions to address challenges, signpost further sources of more in-depth information and provide an opportunity to engage with IRENA’s experts through Q&A sessions.
During the 80th United Nations General Assembly and Climate Week NYC, IRENA aims to advance progress, and discuss opprtunities and challanges of tripling renewable energy globally by 2030.
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, President of Kenya William Ruto, and Prime Minister of the Bahamas Philip Davis will headline the second edition of the Global Renewables Summit (GRS25), taking place on 22–23 September in New York alongside the UN General Assembly and Climate Week NYC.
Developed through IRENA's Long-Term Energy Scenarios (LTES) Network, this toolkit provides practical guidance for implementing participatory processes in national energy scenario development.
APRA and the Government of Mozambique, through the Ministry of Mineral Resources and Energy, are organising a national consultation for the country from 15 to 18 September 2025.
The twenty-ninth Council meeting of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is scheduled to be held on 11 to 12 September 2025, with related meetings taking place on 10 September 2025.
The 29th meeting of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Council will open tomorrow, 11 September, in Abu Dhabi
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.
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
This report assesses the opportunities and barriers for deploying decentralised renewable energy (DRE) solutions to power Mauritania's artisanal fishing value chain to improve energy access in the sector.
As suppliers are racing to commercialise long-duration chemistries and second-life electric vehicles batteries to meet the needs of tropical conditions, there is an opportunity to make the technology more bankable and attractive for emerging markets.
This report assesses the opportunities for integrating decentralised renewable energy (DRE) solutions to power key facilities in Mali’s public health system.
Battery energy storage systems offer power grids key opportunities for better flexibility, renewable energy integration, and reliable power supply by storing excess renewable energy during low demand times to release during peak demand enabling higher renewable energy penetration and supporting global decarbonisation goals.
Azerbaijan’s city of Shamakhi hosted the opening ceremony of the COP29 Climate Change Summer Camp on August 25.
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), in collaboration with Ethiopia’s Ministry of Water and Energy, hosted a capacity development workshop to strengthen local stakeholders’ ability to structure bankable renewable energy projects and improve access to finance.
The 16th Clean Energy Ministerial and 10th Mission Innovation meeting (CEM16/MI-10) took place from 25th to 27th August 2025 in Busan, Republic of Korea and focused on strengthening international cooperation and accelerating the global clean energy transition.
In 2024, rooftop solar was the fastest-growing source of electricity worldwide, according to data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
With rising cross-border carbon tariffs, companies that can prove clean energy use through direct green power connections (DGPCs) gain a competitive edge in cost and compliance.
Five policies and measures can help enable and accelerate the electrification of road transport in developing countries.
Green hydrogen offers Global South countries transformative opportunities for green industrialisation, energy independence, and economic diversification by leveraging their abundant renewable resources to become major exporters in emerging international clean energy markets supporting global decarbonisation.
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