The work of IRENA in technological innovation has been developed to provide policy-relevant overviews of the latest developments and future projections for renewable energy and renewable-enabling technologies, combined with insights for policy makers on how to accelerate the transition to renewables.

Innovation Outlooks

The Innovation Outlook Collection analyses emerging trends in renewable energy technologies and renewable-enabling technologies, and examines ways to increase the competitiveness of these technologies. Each Innovation Outlook identifies technology-, industry- and policy-related challenges to be overcome and assesses the potential breakthroughs and research needed to scale-up the deployment of renewable-based solutions. Renewable mini-grids, offshore wind technologies, advanced liquid biofuels, and ocean energy technologies open the series.

Technology Briefs

The Technology Briefs Collection have been developed to provide concise information on the “status quo” of different renewable energy technologies or renewable-enabling technologies. It provides the latest technological developments, bridging them with policy frameworks. Each brief outlines technical aspects, costs, market potential and barriers for further development, helping to understand easily technical and complex information of renewable energy technologies.

Innovation Outlook: Renewable mini-grids

This report examines ground-breaking innovations that can help to unlock future power supply for unserved areas and communities through the rapid roll-out of mini-grids based on solar, wind or other renewable sources.

• September 2016
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• Innovation
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• English

Recent Publications

Innovative solutions for 100% renewable power in Sweden

This study highlights key pilot projects, showcases innovative solutions and provides insi...

Enabling Technologies: Innovation Landscape briefs

These briefs explore enabling technologies for large-scale use of solar and wind power. Bu...

Market Design: Innovation Landscape briefs

These briefs highlight innovations in market design to support large-scale use of solar an...

Innovation Outlook: Smart charging for electric vehicles

This outlook shows how through smart charging EV batteries can help to integrate high shar...

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