Energy Innovation for a Green Recovery in Africa
Identifying the opportunities for technology innovation and digitalisation to unlock Africa’s energy and economic potential was the theme of a virtual discussion hosted by IRENA and the Africa Renewable Energy Initiative (AREI).
- September 2020
The Investment Case for Energy Transition in Africa
IRENA and UNDP’s Africa Centre for Sustainable Development outline why significant investment is needed to transform Africa’s energy system.
- March 2020
How Global Energy Transformed in 2019
As we enter a new decade during which significant carbon emission reductions need to be made, 2019 presents a picture of positive momentum. See 20 reminders of how energy transformation advanced in 2019.
- January 2020
IRENA Facilitates Investment and Renewable Projects on Ground in Africa
IRENA’s first ever renewable energy matchmaking event took now place in Johannesburg as part of the Africa Investment Forum hosted by the African Development Bank.
- November 2019
IRENA and RES4Africa Partner to Accelerate Renewables in Africa
New agreement pursues sustainable development and climate goals in Africa by increasing renewable energy deployment.
- July 2019
Powering Climate Action in Africa with Renewable Energy
Africa Climate Week brings together international, regional and national stakeholders to discuss climate change and actions and to strengthen stakeholders’ engagements in key sectors including energy, agriculture and human settlement.
- March 2019
Advancing Africa with Renewable Energy Auctions
Renewable energy auctions in South Africa, Uganda and Zambia are changing renewables’ prospects on the continent.
- May 2018
Empowering Women in Nigeria with Solar Energy
In Nigeria, a new solar energy initiative is providing the community with an affordable source of energy, and empowering women through access to income-generation activates.
- March 2018
Renewables at the Heart of G20 Hamburg Energy Action Plan
Leaders of the world’s biggest economies envision renewables' key role in economic growth.
- July 2017
Ministers: 'IRENA/ADFD Plays Key Role Advancing Renewables in Developing Countries'
Renewable energy projects from the Marshall Islands, Niger, Seychelles and the Solomon Islands have been selected to receive a total of USD 44.5 million in funding through the IRENA/ADFD Project Facility.
- March 2017