Aligning Recovery with Climate Efforts in Latin America and the Caribbean
The two-day virtual event gathered participants from government institutions, development partners, media and non-governmental organizations, serving as a platform for exchanging experiences, lessons learned and best practices in the LAC region...
- December 2020
Latin America’s Energy Community Underlines Link Between Energy Transformation and Prosperity
IRENA and OLADE host event to put the Agency’s global roadmaps into regional perspectives during virtual discussion on economic recovery.
- August 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
Small Island Developing States: Renewable Ambition in Pursuit of Climate Change Adaptation
Through its initiative, IRENA provides platforms to support: the development of policy frameworks; the identification of potential renewable energy resources; project facilitation; capacity building; and helping island countries find financial and...
- December 2019
Latin America and the Caribbean Announce Ambitious New Renewables Target
A new LAC region initiative coordinated by the Latin American Energy Organization (OLADE) and announced to the global community at COP25, sets a regional goal of reaching at least 70 per cent of renewable energy in electricity in by 2030.
- December 2019
New IRENA events series kicked off with Innovation Day in Latin America
The event brought together over 200 participants from across Latin America and abroad to inspire and inform the broader and faster uptake of innovative solutions in the power sector.
- July 2019
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Argentinian City Puts Solar Water Heaters on the Boil
Growing cities need power, heat and water in rapidly rising quantities. Argentina’s third largest city, Rosario, with a population approaching a million, is encouraging widespread use of solar water heaters as a way to help meet its energy...
- May 2019
Caribbean Embraces New Geothermal Resource Classification
IRENA and partners pilot for the first time at a regional level a system to encourage investment in geothermal projects.
- December 2018
Embracing Renewables in Cuba
Strong partnerships vital for accelerating Cuba’s energy transformation and realising renewable energy goals.
- February 2018
IRENA Presents President of Argentina with award for Year of Renewable Energy
Renewable energy adoption in Argentina has seen positive progress since the establishment and introduction of Plan RenovAR in 2016.
- December 2017