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.
Five policies and measures can help enable and accelerate the electrification of road transport in developing countries.
IRENA’s Policy Talks are a series of webinars, providing a forum for energy transition discussions where experiences and best practices in policy design and implementation can be shared to support the efficient deployment of renewable energy, energy efficiency and other energy transition-related technologies and the maximization of the benefits realized.
IRENA, in collaboration with Chad’s Ministry of Water and Energy, is convening a virtual validation workshop to present key findings from Chad’s Energy Transition Assessment (ETA), review strategic actions, and build stakeholder consensus to accelerate the country's renewable energy transition.
Released at the Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue (BETD) today, the Agency’s new data collection and policy recommendations look at key performance indicators for the 2030 milestone and assess progress against 1.5°C-aligned transitions pathways in the G20 including the European Union.
The workshop will be organized by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) in cooperation with Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources of Türkiye.
International standards help to align expectations between producers and consumers in different countries for green hydrogen and its derivative commodities in the global energy, and the use of and adherence to standards can also de-risk investments by enhancing the credibility of project plans.
This webinar will focus on addressing the unique challenges and opportunities for SMCs in advancing green hydrogen development through standardized frameworks, supported by collaboration with the EU to harmonize efforts and foster international trade.
IRENA, with the support of the European Commission, is organising a two-day consultation workshop present and consult with the EU Member States on the preliminary results from the analysis of the end-use sectors (transport, industry and buildings), and the power sector.
Turning the COP28 pledge into reality and increasing renewable power capacity dramatically calls for urgent policy interventions.
This report explores trends in renewable energy investment, finance and policy in Sub-Saharan Africa, with a view to unlocking the potential of renewable energy as an important lever of socio-economic development in the region.
To raise awareness on the significance and highlight the critical role of sustainable bioenergy in the global energy transitions, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has issued a joint statement that seeks to address the persistent debates about what role bioenergy should play in support of climate and development goals.
This study from the IRENA Coalition for Action compares three 100% renewable energy scenarios and two net-zero emissions scenarios to identify common challenges and opportunities for a rapid and holistic shift towards more ambitious renewable energy targets.
The fourth IRENA Policy Talk 2024 will discuss the narrative of green hydrogen as an export commodity and about its potential as a catalyst for sustainable development and social progress in developing countries.
This webinar will address the multifaceted challenges of scaling up clean hydrogen production in a water-efficient manner.
IRENA’s second policy talk of 2024, “Post-COP28: Translating pledges into action in the GCC” shared insights on the current progress and opportunities for the energy transition in the region through a moderated panel session with distinguished renewable energy and climate policy experts.
This report by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), IRENA and the German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS) explores the benefits of green hydrogen production in developing countries.
The brief by IRENA, highlights North Africa’s large renewable energy potential and explores its current policy environment to support the energy transition and the deployment of renewable energy in the coming years.
Over the last few years, green hydrogen has been championed as the fuel of the future, thanks to its reputation as a clean, storable and portable energy source.
This report analyses the energy sector landscape in the Mano River Union (MRU) region, discussing opportunities and solutions to scale-up renewable energy adoption in support of the region’s energy and socio-economic development goals.
Presentation by Michael O Sinocruz, Director Energy Policy and Planning Bureau, Department of Energy, The Philippines.
A presentation on the Renewable Energy Roadmap: Nigeria report which highlights the need for sustainable energy sources to meet the growing needs of Nigeria's economy and population.
IRENA hosted a series of events at COP27 (6-18 November) highlighting the urgent need to accelerate the energy transition and achieve a climate-safe future in which no one is left behind.
The event served as a launch of the joint IRENA/UN-OHRLLS report “Scaling Up Renewables in LLDCs”.
Adopted by governments at the Second High-level Conference of the Global Geothermal Alliance, the declaration aims to accelerate geothermal deployment globally.