Integrating low-temperature renewables in district energy systems: Guidelines for policy makers
This guidebook provides information for policy makers and examples of available tools and solutions to facilitate the use of low-temperature renewable heat sources in new and existing district energy systems.
- March 2021
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- Heating & Cooling, Policy
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- English
Renewable Energy Policies in a Time of Transition: Heating and Cooling
The transition to renewable-based, energy-efficient heating and cooling could follow several possible pathways. This report outlines the infrastructure and policies needed.
- November 2020
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- Policy, Heating & Cooling
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- English
Rise of renewables in cities
Cities have emerged as a key focus of global climate mitigation and adaptation strategies. This report highlights resource potential, targets, technology options and planning priorities.
- October 2020
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- Energy Transition, Heating & Cooling
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- English
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
Renewable Energy Policies in a Time of Transition
This report, prepared jointly by IRENA, the IEA and REN21, identifies key barriers and highlights policy options to boost renewable energy deployment.
- April 2018
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- Policy, Heating & Cooling
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- English
Bioenergy from Finnish forests: Sustainable, efficient, modern use of wood
This study describes Finland's approach to sustainable biomass supply based on forest wood resources, offering insights to other countries on how to develop forest bioenergy.
- March 2018
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- Power, Heating & Cooling
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- English
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- Finland
Water Use in India’s Power Generation: Impact of renewables and improved cooling technologies to 2030
This study analyses the prospective impact of renewable energy deployment, along with recently mandated changes to power plant cooling systems, on water use in India’s electricity sector.
- January 2018
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- Heating & Cooling, Power
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- English
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- India
Geothermal power: Technology brief
This technology brief provides technical background information, analyses market potential and barriers, and offers insights for policy makers on geothermal power generation.
- August 2017
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- Heating & Cooling, Innovation
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- English
Renewable energy in district heating and cooling: A sector roadmap for Remap
District heating and cooling (DHC) combined with renewable energy sources can help meet rising urban energy needs, improve efficiency, reduce emissions and improve local air quality. Although currently dominated by fossil fuels such as coal and gas, DHC systems can be upgraded, or new networks created, to use solid biofuel, solar and geothermal energy technologies.
- March 2017
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- Heating & Cooling, Policy
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- English
Perspectives for the energy transition: Investment needs for a low-carbon energy system
This joint study looks at the potential for decarbonisation in the energy sector in G20 countries and around the world. Chapter 3, “Global Energy Transition Prospects and the Role of Renewables”, highlights findings from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).
- March 2017
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- Climate Change, Energy Transition
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- English