Global energy transformation: A roadmap to 2050 (2019 edition)
Increased use of renewable energy, combined with intensified electrification, could prove decisive for the world to meet key climate goals by 2050.
- April 2019
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- Energy Transition, Climate Change
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- English
Innovation landscape for a renewable-powered future
This report maps and categorises innovative solutions to integrate renewables. It brings together insights on key innovations to facilitate higher shares of solar and wind in the power sector.
- February 2019
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- Innovation, Power
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- English
Solid Biomass Supply for Heat and Power: Technology Brief
This technology brief from IRENA examines the multi-dimensional logistical challenges of establishing a steady supply chain for solid biomass.
- February 2019
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- Power, Benefits
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- English
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- Japan, Netherlands
Electrification with Renewables
This first-of-its-kind analysis, undertaken jointly by IRENA and the State Grid Corporation of China, reflects findings from their forthcoming “Electrification with Renewables” scoping study.
- January 2019
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- Innovation, Transport
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- English
Transforming small-island power systems
This guide from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) can assist in decision making and help to carry out successful technical planning studies on solar and wind integration into SIDS power systems.
- January 2019
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- Energy Transition, Power
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- English
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- Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas
Planning and prospects for renewable power: West Africa
Low-cost renewable energy, especially from solar photovoltaic (PV) installations, has become an increasingly important part of West Africa’s electricity supply. This report outlines three broad scenarios for the growth of renewables in the region’s power systems, particularly in relation to key national and regional targets.
- November 2018
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- Power
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- English, French
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- Benin, Cote D'Ivoire
Planification et perspectives pour les énergies renouvelables: Afrique de l’Ouest
Les énergies renouvelables à faible coût jouent un rôle de plus en plus important dans l’offre d’électricité en Afrique de l’Ouest. Ce rapport présente trois grands scénarios pour la croissance des énergies renouvelables dans les systèmes d’énergie de la région,...
- November 2018
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- Power
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- French, English
Power system flexibility for the energy transition
This report outlines a planning approach to boost flexibility, specifically to accommodate the largest possible shares of variable renewable (solar and wind) energy sources.
- November 2018
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- Power, Energy Transition
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- English
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- Colombia, Uruguay
Insights on Planning for Power System Regulators
This report identifies useful regulatory practices for the era of rapidly improving renewable energy technologies. It draws key insights from experiences with integrated resource planning (IRP) in South Africa and the US.
- June 2018
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- Power, Energy Transition
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- English
Corporate Sourcing of Renewable Energy: Market and Industry Trends
As the first global, comprehensive analysis of corporate sourcing of renewable electricity, this report highlights the latest trends and provides recommendations to more fully exploit such potential.
- May 2018
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- Energy Transition, Power
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- English