This workshop aimed to consult relevant decision-makers, key stakeholders and leading bioenergy experts in major bioenergy-producing countries in South-east Asia on potentials and opportunities.
This report discusses the strategic areas enabling expansion of the decarbonisation options presented in the modelling results.
As part of RRA process, the Expert Consultation Workshop on April 15 brought together renewable energy stakeholders of the Kyrgyz Republic to discuss challenges and opportunities for the development of renewables in the country. The outcomes of the discussions provided substantive inputs for the preparations of the RRA report.
As Azerbaijan seeks to diversify its economy, a renewable-based energy system would offer socio-economic benefits, introduce innovative technologies, and provide viable low-carbon solutions.
This report, a joint study between IRENA and the Korea Energy Economics Institute (KEEI), provides new perspectives on the interconnection potential in Northeast Asia and valuable insights for policy makers and key stakeholders.
The Republic of the Marshall Islands relies on imported petroleum products for 90% of its primary energy supply. But the Pacific small-island developing state has set out to increase the share of renewables in its energy mix and achieve 100% electrification by 2020.
Bhutan prioritises sustainable development and environmental conservation alongside economic growth. As the country develops, a diversified mix of renewables can support growth and improve people’s livelihoods.
Southeast Asia has considerable resources to produce liquid biofuels sustainably, using biomass feedstocks that would not cause carbon-dioxide emissions or interfere with food supply. This report offers detailed estimates of biomass resource potential for Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand and Viet Nam. According to an IRENA assessment, advanced biofuels could provide as much as 7.3 exajoules of primary energy per annum in Southeast Asia by 2050, or half of the region’s total primary bioenergy potential.
This report focuses on the potential for bioenergy in Southeast Asia through studying five countries in the region: Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam.
Mongolia can use its vast renewable energy resources to bolster energy security, reduce pollution, meet global climate commitments and develop regional electricity exports, finds this report prepared jointly by IRENA and Mongolian Ministry of Energy. Electricity output from the country’s solar and wind resources alone could reach 15,000 terawatt-hours per year.
Presentation by Amanul Hak Ansari, Engineer Solar Energy Department, Alternative Energy Promotion Center (AEPC), Nepal.
The report highlights the main challenges and way forward to adapt the broader UNFC specifications and guidelines to geothermal energy resources.
This report assesses drivers and barriers for green hydrogen development across Central Asia and the South Caucasus, offering region-specific recommendations to advance deployment.
This report explores the potential socio-economic impacts of the energy transition in Southeast Asia. It shows that an ambitious energy transition will deliver a broad range of beneficial socio-economic outcomes for the region.
This report explores the potential socioeconomic impacts of the energy transition in Indonesia.
The virtual forum shone a light on climate actions in small islands, showcasing various tailored solutions and technology options to address the distinctive challenges and opportunities of SIDS.
The event highlighted the essential mechanisms for attracting energy transition financing and provide insights into the financial instruments currently generating profits in clean energy projects.
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 primary objective of the inaugural regional consultation workshop in the Pacific region was to introduce and solicit feedback on the draft progress indicators and impact measures developed for the implementation of the SIDS Lighthouses Initiative (LHI).
Providing and overview of the development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Southeast Asia, this report emphasises the urgency of accelerating the sustainable scale-up of biofuel supply chains in the region.
The main findings and recommendations of the report, developed by the Ministry of Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic with the support of IRENA and UNDP, were shared with the participants.
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) will host an insightful webinar series in a collaboration with the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN ESCAP).
The Indonesian Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) launched a joint report – Indonesia Energy Transition Outlook.
IRENA collaborates with the G20 Presidency of Indonesia in the development and implementation of G20...
This working paper provides a perspective on the changes needed for India to further accelerate the adoption of renewables, and achieve an affordable, secure, inclusive and environmentally friendly energy system that can address expanding energy demand and socio-economic needs.