IRENA will conduct a four-day capacity-building workshop in Uganda to support stakeholders in developing geothermal direct-use applications for the agri-food sector, with practical training on policy, regulation, technology, and finance leading to a roadmap for pilot demonstration projects.
APRA's Second Investment Forum in Freetown brought together African governments, investors, and development partners to accelerate renewable energy deployment across the continent through practical project facilitation and investment mobilisation.
Today, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the Government of Sierra Leone officially launch the second Accelerated Partnership for Renewables in Africa (APRA) Investment Forum aimed at scaling up investments to advance the energy transition and green industrialisation across APRA countries.
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.
APRA and the Government of Mozambique, through the Ministry of Mineral Resources and Energy, organised a national consultation for the country from 15 to 18 September 2025.
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 International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) hosted virtual meeting of the Collaborative Framework on Just and Inclusive Energy Transitions on 3 July 2025 to explore financing strategies and approaches for just energy transitions, particularly in developing countries.
This report presents enabling measures to support the successful development of a green hydrogen industry in North Africa.
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.
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources of the Federal Republic of Somalia (MoEWR), will host the virtual launch of the Energy Transition Assessment (ETA) Report for Somalia on 23 June 2025.
The IRENA Regional Model Analysis & Planning Support Programme aims to build and enhance technical capacity in ten EAPP countries, with participation from ministries responsible for energy, electric utilities, and specialised planning agencies.
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.
The training focused on strengthening participants' technical expertise by introducing the core concepts of the MESSAGE Reference Energy System (RES), the SPLAT-MESSAGE modelling tools, and essential software installations.
Decentralised renewable energy solutions in Zimbabwe’s agriculture sector provide a means to address energy poverty, enhance rural livelihoods, ensure food security, and promote gender and youth empowerment.
The 2nd Regional Energy Transition Outlook for Africa Advisory Meeting will focus on a discussion of the preliminary analysis.
This report assesses the potential for integrating DRE solutions into Malawi's agricultural value chains, providing clear recommendations on how these technologies can support the country’s development goals.
The Accelerated Partnership for Renewables in Africa (APRA) actively engaged at the Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue 2025 (BETD), to prominently place Africa’s renewable energy agenda at the forefront of global energy transition discussions.
This report assesses the potential for the integration of distributed renewable energy solutions for in the agri-food sector in the Republic of Guinea.
Decentralised renewable energy offers a reliable, modern and cost-effective solution to the energy access deficit that hinders effective healthcare delivery in Mozambique.
Building on previous editions of the series, this report explores the power sector landscape of Central Africa, providing analysis of potential scenarios for long-term development of the sector in the region.
This report investigates the potential benefits of large-scale solar and wind energy projects to local communities in Sub-Saharan Africa.
APRA, the Accelerated Partnership for Renewables in Africa, was one of the main areas of focus at “Africa's Green Momentum: Harnessing Renewables for Industrialisation”, a high-level event on the second day of COP29 organised by Kenya, IRENA and the NDC Partnership.
In the context of the Third Japan Africa Public-Private Economic Forum, to be held on 16th and 17th of December 2024 in Abidjan, Côte D’Ivoire, this webinar is co-organized by IRENA and Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI).
The first APRA Investment Forum (IF) is being organised to help create and implement a pipeline of projects in support of APRA objectives.
The Accelerated Partnership for Renewables in Africa (APRA) Investment Forum officially kicks off today in Nairobi to foster open dialogue, further the development of a robust project pipeline and mobilise large-scale investments to accelerate the energy transition and support the development of green industries within APRA countries.