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
Accelerating geothermal heat adoption in the agri-food sector: Key lessons and recommendations
This publication aims to increase awareness, share experiences and lessons, and provide recommendations for expanding geothermal heat use in the agri-food sector. The analysis in this document suggests the following six broad critical factors.
- January 2019
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- Off-grid for Energy Access, Energy Transition
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- English
Sustainable Rural Bioenergy Solutions in Sub-Saharan Africa: A collection of good practices
This collection aims to provide a reference for policy makers and practitioners working to scale up bioenergy in rural areas of sub-Saharan Africa. Energy, agriculture, forestry, environment, finance and business experts all seek for solutions to provide energy and also enhance food security, social welfare and environmental sustainability.
- January 2019
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- Benefits, Off-grid for Energy Access
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- English
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- Angola, Benin
Scaling up renewables in cities: Opportunities for municipal governments
Case studies prepared by IRENA in collaboration with ICLEI (Local Governments for Sustainability) and the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) review crucial aspects of the urban energy transition.
- December 2018
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- Benefits, Transport
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- English
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- Argentina, Australia
Renewable Energy Benefits: Leveraging local capacity for offshore wind
Offshore wind projects create ample opportunities for local value creation. This report examines how income and jobs can be maximised by leveraging existing economic activities and building upon domestic supply chains.
- May 2018
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- Benefits
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- English
Renewable Energy and Jobs - Annual Review 2018
Renewable energy jobs grew 5.3% in 2017, with the total surpassing 10 million worldwide. IRENA's annual review presents the status of employment by technology and in selected countries.
- May 2018
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- Benefits
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- English
Global Energy Transformation: A Roadmap to 2050
Renewable energy needs to be scaled up at least six times faster for the world to start meeting key decarbonisation and climate mitigation goals. Yet the envisaged energy transformation cannot happen by itself. This report identifies focus areas where policy and decision makers need to act.
- April 2018
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- Energy Transition, Benefits
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- English
Biogas for Domestic Cooking: Technology brief
This technology brief provides technical background information, analyses market potential and barriers, and offers insights for policy makers on biogas for domestic cooking.
- December 2017
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- Benefits, Innovation
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- English
Turning to renewables: Climate-safe energy solutions
This set of briefs, prepared by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), highlights challenges and opportunities as the world seeks climate-safe energy solutions.
- November 2017
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- Climate Change, Benefits
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- English
Synergies between renewable energy and energy efficiency
This working paper considers how renewables and energy efficiency can work together to contribute to global energy decarbonisation by 2050. It also looks and how this synergy affects energy system and technology cost, and the effect it has on air pollution and avoidance of adverse health effects caused by these pollutants.
- August 2017
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- Energy Transition, Benefits
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- English