The IRENA Innovation and Technology Centre (IITC) provides cutting-edge information on renewable energy technologies and innovations, while seeking new pathways for the global transition to a sustainable energy future. Through this centre of excellence for renewable energy technology and innovation, the Agency stays abreast of the latest developments and translates them into practical, policy-friendly tools for IRENA Members. IRENA also produces continually updated cost data for renewable energy technologies, assistance with energy technology planning, project development, and strategies to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of innovation for renewable energy. Such work supports the Agency’s engagement with a broad range of stakeholders through the IRENA Renewable Costing Alliance, as well as in the development of REMAP 2030, a roadmap for doubling the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix by 2030

IITC programmes and activities include:

Technology Integration Planning

• REmap 2030: Global renewable energy roadmap
  • Technology roadmaps
  • Regional and country roadmaps
• Technology solutions
• Planning with renewables

Costs, Technologies and Markets

Renewable Energy Innovation Strategies

• Outlook for Innovative Technologies
• Cooperative RD&D
• Innovation policy: Strategies and guidelines
• Quality assurance advice
• International standards and patents

Deployment support

• Project Navigator tool
• Grid Stability Assessment for Islands

Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Lighthouses Initiative