Latest NewsLatest News Contenten{AB8BC4BF-AB05-4915-8578-B3F6C6C1F90B}https://www.irena.org/News/pressreleases/2024/Mar/COP28-Goal-of-Tripling-Renewables-Feasible-Only-with-Urgent-Global-Course-CorrectionCOP28 Goal of Tripling Renewables Feasible Only with Urgent Global Course CorrectionDespite a record renewable growth in 2023, the energy transition remains off track due to persistent structural barriers and a notable shortfall in investment.Tue, 19 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT{F75A6C14-F828-40F4-9CAB-FBB6990FEC6B}https://www.irena.org/News/expertinsights/2024/Mar/Why-upgrading-the-international-renewables-classifications-is-crucial-to-the-energy-transitionsWhy upgrading the international renewables classifications is crucial to the energy transitionsDrawing from diverse experiences in the renewable energy sector, including key insights from IRENA's Energy Transition Accelerator Financing (ETAF) platform, this article elucidates what makes a project appealing to investors.Thu, 14 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT{960E3646-0C91-4B2C-8298-28E912FDC9AF}https://www.irena.org/News/articles/2024/Feb/North-Africa-Renewable-Potential-and-Strategic-Location-Reinforce-Its-Role-in-Energy-TransitionNorth Africa's Renewable Potential and Strategic Location Reinforce Its Role in Energy TransitionImmense renewables potential and proximity to Europe makes North Africa a prime candidate for a strong player in global energy transition.Mon, 26 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT{B310DC92-719D-4A46-AF4E-70D13F2625A0}https://www.irena.org/News/articles/2024/Feb/IRENA-and-Partners-Drive-Renewables-Deployment-in-Fragile-Settings-Through-UN-Peacekeeping-MissionsIRENA and Partners Drive Renewables Deployment in Fragile Settings Through UN Peacekeeping MissionsIn the framework of the Energy Compact on Renewable Energy for Peacekeeping partners are promoting the use of renewables in peace-keeping missions, aligned with the UN Secretariat&rsquo;s goal.Fri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT{38765F4C-C82C-4F11-85A4-E6E779006D30}https://www.irena.org/News/pressreleases/2024/Feb/Solomon-Islands-Drives-Action-with-Plans-to-Increase-Renewables-UseSolomon Islands Drives Action with Plans to Increase Renewables UseThe Renewables Readiness Assessment (RRA): Solomon Islands through the Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Lighthouses Initiative (LHI) finds that renewable energy presents multifaceted opportunities to improve the quality of life and to reduce fossil fuels dependence in Solomon Islands.Tue, 06 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT{C9831948-D679-4B5E-95EE-465DEB1F8A85}https://www.irena.org/News/pressreleases/2024/Jan/IRENA-Turns-15-on-the-First-International-Day-of-Clean-EnergyIRENA Turns 15 on the First International Day of Clean Energy26 January 2024 marks the 15th anniversary of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). IRENA&rsquo;s birthday coincides with the inaugural International Day of Clean Energy, declared by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in 2023.Fri, 26 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT{32AC283F-7CD5-410F-AF97-80E800AFA1F5}https://www.irena.org/News/articles/2024/Jan/Home-Solar-Project-Reduces-2000-Mauritian-Households-Electricity-Costs-and-Carbon-EmissionsHome Solar Project Reduces 2,000 Mauritian Households’ Electricity Costs and Carbon EmissionsThe Home Solar Project across Mauritius by IRENA and ADFD focuses on bringing rooftop solar modules to social housing developments.Thu, 25 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT{792A56DD-7634-41FD-97CE-8A0AE5F03E66}https://www.irena.org/News/articles/2024/Jan/An-Unprecedented-Momentum-for-RenewablesAn Unprecedented Momentum for Renewables: Latest Achievements in ReviewThe success of renewables is not only a story of records and data on energy progress. It is a story of a pivotal shift in the global energy priorities.Mon, 15 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT{86BBEED1-1FE6-4B0C-86C3-9D9E53C117F1}https://www.irena.org/News/expertinsights/2024/Jan/The-360-Gigawatts-Reason-to-Boost-Finance-for-Energy-Storage-NowThe 360 Gigawatts Reason to Boost Finance for Energy Storage NowMoving the needle on SDG 7 target on universal access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy requires a systemic change in terms of planning, policies and regulations, as well as financing.Sun, 14 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT{7F1293B5-0D60-47A9-A37C-5258B0F5BEB0}https://www.irena.org/News/articles/2023/Dec/Tripling-renewables-is-key-to-meeting-climate-goalsTripling Renewables is Key to Meeting Climate GoalsRenewable energy ambitions within NDCs are insufficient to limit global temperature rise to 1.5&deg;C.Mon, 11 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT{9C824DCA-25D3-42E0-B0F1-0FC3C1CFABD4}https://www.irena.org/News/articles/2023/Dec/Innovative-Policymaking-is-Crucial-to-Drive-Green-Hydrogen-Market-and-Ensure-Sustainable-ProductionInnovative Policymaking is Crucial to Drive Green Hydrogen Market and Ensure its Sustainable Production<span>Over the last few years, green hydrogen has been championed as the fuel of the future, thanks to its reputation as a clean, storable and portable energy source.&nbsp;</span>Sun, 10 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT{73211855-EB9E-4342-A61B-6D6EB6A8366D}https://www.irena.org/News/pressreleases/2023/Dec/Three-Youth-Entrepreneurs-Honoured-with-IRENAs-NewGen-Rising-Stars-AwardThree Youth Entrepreneurs Honoured with IRENA’s NewGen Rising Stars AwardThe International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), supported by the United Arab Emirates, announced today three recipients of the newly established IRENA NewGen Rising Stars Award.Sat, 09 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT{C893ACEF-2448-4B22-9A17-59F247EE25EA}https://www.irena.org/News/articles/2023/Dec/IRENA-WTO-report-highlights-role-of-trade-in-developing-green-hydrogen-marketsIRENA-WTO report highlights role of trade in developing green hydrogen marketsA joint report by the IRENA and WTO provides insights on global hydrogen trade and related policies for scaling up production. Green hydrogen is widely recognised as a key pillar in replacing fossil fuels and decarbonizing sectors that cannot easily be electrified, such as some industrial processes, shipping and aviation.Sat, 09 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT{AF08AF9D-CE7C-431D-9DDA-61007257580E}https://www.irena.org/News/articles/2023/Dec/GOWAs-Ambitious-Offshore-Wind-Target-Can-Contribute-to-the-Tripling-Renewables-Target-by-2030GOWA’s Ambitious Offshore Wind Target Can Contribute to the Tripling Renewables Target by 2030The Global Offshore Wind Alliance (GOWA) facilitated by IRENA held a Ministerial event during the COP28 entitled &lsquo;From targets to turbines: Next Steps in offshore wind&rsquo;.Wed, 06 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT{A22C84FB-51E3-4C26-A231-82EDCAF95405}https://www.irena.org/News/pressreleases/2023/Dec/Renewables-as-Climate-Mitigation-and-Economic-Diversification-Opportunity-for-GCCNew Report Highlights Renewables as Climate Mitigation and Economic Diversification Opportunity for Gulf CountriesThe International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) unveiled the Renewable Energy Markets: GCC 2023 report on the progress of renewable energy in countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).Wed, 06 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT{7F9A4574-A922-44D3-9496-B47147F6ABA3}https://www.irena.org/News/pressreleases/2023/Dec/Members-of-Alliance-for-Industry-Decarbonization-Commit-to-Cut-Emissions-by-Over-50-pc-by-2030Members of Alliance for Industry Decarbonization Commit to Cut Emissions by Over 50% by 2030Top executives and knowledge partners of the Alliance for Industry Decarbonization (AFID) held a roundtable at COP28 today and committed to rise ambition towards decarbonization through tangible achievements by 2030.Tue, 05 Dec 2023 14:10:00 GMT{7307BA12-615D-440D-8D68-E902151295F7}https://www.irena.org/News/pressreleases/2023/Dec/Winners-of-IRENAs-Teaching-for-Net-Zero-Award-Announced-at-COP28Winners of IRENA’s Teaching for Net Zero Award Announced at COP28The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the UAE have announced the winners of the Teaching for Net Zero Campaign award, a multi-stakeholder partnership established by IRENA with the support of the UAE at COP27.Tue, 05 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT{1C890176-AF39-4CA7-92FA-AA77821D722A}https://www.irena.org/News/pressreleases/2023/Dec/Global-Power-Utilities-Declare-Joint-Action-Plan-to-Drive-Energy-Transition-at-COP28Global Power Utilities Declare Joint Action Plan to Drive Energy Transition at COP28Today, 31 partners united for a landmark joint commitment to advance electrification, renewables-ready grids, and clean energy deployment in line with 2030 Breakthrough goals and a net zero future by 2050.Tue, 05 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT{7C1365CB-843F-4DAB-81FF-3FF1758AEF13}https://www.irena.org/News/articles/2023/Dec/International-Collaboration-Imperative-for-Just-and-Equitable-Energy-Transition-in-SIDSInternational Collaboration Imperative for Just and Equitable Energy Transition in Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Recognizing the pivotal role of the international community, SIDS are calling for increased support in scaling up renewables and energy efficiency to unlock the numerous benefits of the energy transition.Tue, 05 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT{D4E77F0B-4887-4167-9132-1B8003B9C36B}https://www.irena.org/News/pressreleases/2023/Dec/Renewables-Receive-Major-Boost-with-Pledges-to-IRENAs-ETAF-Platform-Exceeding-USD-4-BillionRenewables Receive Major Boost with Pledges to IRENA's ETAF Platform Exceeding USD 4 BillionToday, with the addition of four new partners, financial pledges towards the International Renewable Energy Agency&rsquo;s (IRENA) ETAF platform reached USD 4.05 billion, surpassing its original target for COP28 by more than fourfold.Tue, 05 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT{0ECF8DBD-6F39-4B34-8E89-50579A0F9028}https://www.irena.org/News/pressreleases/2023/Dec/IRENA-and-UAE-Launch-Initiative-at-COP28-to-Empower-Lives-and-LivelihoodsIRENA and UAE Launch Initiative at COP28 to Empower Lives and LivelihoodsThe International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) officially launched today the &lsquo;Empowering Lives and Livelihoods &ndash; Renewables for Climate Action&rsquo; initiative at COP28.Mon, 04 Dec 2023 14:10:00 GMT{4BE555CD-C561-4FAD-B560-5FA450D0E09D}https://www.irena.org/News/articles/2023/Dec/Parliamentarians-at-COP28-Commit-to-Leverage-Their-Unique-Position-for-Climate-ActionParliamentarians at COP28 Commit to Leverage Their Unique Position for Climate ActionThe Parliamentary Accountability Summit at COP28 aimed at exploring the critical role of parliamentarians in driving increased accountability for climate action, focusing on commitments to limit temperature increases and on implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction.Mon, 04 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT{0BABFD82-C7B8-40BC-A8FF-B0CE2D8E537B}https://www.irena.org/News/pressreleases/2023/Dec/IRENA-and-WMO-Launch-Report-on-Renewable-Energy-and-Climate-VariabilityIRENA and World Meteorological Organization Launch Report on Renewable Energy and Climate VariabilityThe International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and World Meteorological Organization (WMO) have released their first joint report to strengthen understanding of renewable energy resources and their intricate relationship with climate variability and change.Sun, 03 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT{DB6EC57E-1746-4418-8FD0-46B4AF30BE43}https://www.irena.org/News/articles/2023/Dec/IRENA-Roundtable-Sheds-Light-on-the-Role-of-Energy-Plans-in-Southeast-Europes-Green-FinancingIRENA Roundtable Sheds Light on the Role of Energy Plans in Southeast Europe’s Green FinancingIRENA organises a high-level panel in a collaborative effort to address the critical challenges and opportunities in guiding principles for financing a green transition in Southeast Europe.Sun, 03 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT{BCE920E6-3676-4857-975E-66A36DF1438C}https://www.irena.org/News/pressreleases/2023/Dec/IRENA-Call-to-Triple-Renewables-by-2030-Becomes-a-Key-Commitment-at-COP28IRENA Call to Triple Renewables by 2030 Becomes a Key Commitment at COP28At COP28 today, Heads of State agreed to triple global renewable energy capacity by 2030, aligning with the International Renewable Energy Agency&rsquo;s (IRENA) World Energy Transitions Outlook on how to close the energy transition gap to stay on a 1.5&deg;C Pathway.Sat, 02 Dec 2023 14:10:00 GMT{48BDEDF1-C366-4F78-9217-3B39BA3F33E8}https://www.irena.org/News/pressreleases/2023/Dec/Heads-of-State-Accelerate-the-Partnership-for-Renewables-in-Africa-at-COP28Heads of State Accelerate the Partnership for Renewables in Africa at COP28Leaders of the &lsquo;Accelerated Partnership for Renewables in Africa&rsquo; (APRA) gathered at the COP28 in Dubai today to drive a resilient and inclusive green growth in Africa through renewables.Sat, 02 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT{2443CF9F-692D-40A2-B784-9E3A189D8497}https://www.irena.org/News/articles/2023/Dec/Transitioning-remote-communities-to-renewablesTransitioning Remote Communities to RenewablesFor remote communities renewables are a cost-effective solution for extending energy access or transitioning from heavy reliance on fossil fuels.Fri, 01 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT{CE05B592-8EDC-4A8A-B06B-9B1162600914}https://www.irena.org/News/pressreleases/2023/Nov/Accelerated-Energy-Transition-Can-Add-40-million-Energy-Sector-Jobs-by-2050Accelerated Energy Transition Can Add 40 million Energy Sector Jobs by 2050Volume 2 of IRENA&rsquo;s World Energy Transitions Outlook 2023 shows that progressive policies are critical to boost the socio-economic benefits of the energy transition and spread them broadly across the world.Wed, 29 Nov 2023 14:10:00 GMT{0F407C39-EA1D-4276-9D6E-4C783BD7FE35}https://www.irena.org/News/pressreleases/2023/Nov/IRENA-and-DP-World-Join-Forces-to-Advance-Decarbonisation-Solutions-for-Ports-and-Maritime-LogisticsIRENA and DP World Join Forces to Advance Decarbonisation Solutions for Ports and Maritime LogisticsVolume 2 of IRENA&rsquo;s World Energy Transitions Outlook 2023 shows that progressive policies are critical to boost the socio-economic benefits of the energy transition.Thu, 23 Nov 2023 14:10:00 GMT