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Investments in renewable energy must quadruple

Global investments in energy transition technologies must more than quadruple annually to stay in line with commitments made under the Paris climate accord, …

IRENA – International Renewable Energy Agency

A new report by the International Energy Agency (IEA), the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), the United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD), the World Bank, and the World Health Organization (WHO) finds that the world remains off course to achieve the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 7 for energy by 2030.

Renewable Power Generation Costs in 2022

In 2022, the renewable power deployed globally since 2000 saved an estimated USD 521 billion in fuel costs in the electricity sector. IRENA''s global renewable power generation costs study shows that the competitiveness of renewables continued to improve despite rising materials and equipment costs in 2022.

Progress on Basic Energy Access Reverses for First Time in a …

A new report by the International Energy Agency (IEA), the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), the United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD), the …

IRENA – International Renewable Energy Agency

12 June 2024 Press Releases. A new report by the International Energy Agency (IEA), the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), the United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD), the World Bank, and the World …

Renewable Energy in Cities

At the same time, cities are crucial to the world''s transition to a low-carbon economy, accounting for 65% of global energy use and 70% of man-made carbon emissions. Renewable Energy in Cities explores potential for urban communities to scale-up renewables by 2030, based on estimated energy use 3,649 cities around the world. It …

Data

IRENA helps analysts, policy makers and the public make informed decisions by providing access to comprehensive and up-to-date renewable energy data. IRENA publishes …

Women in Renewables Can Be Agents of Change

According to IRENA''s World Energy Transitions Outlook 2022 report, by 2030 there will be 139 million jobs in the energy sector worldwide. Of those jobs, 38.2 million will be in renewable energy and 74.2 million in other energy transition-related sectors. This offers a chance to reskill and upskill a varied and balanced transition workforce.

Renewable Energy Statistics 2022

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) produces comprehensive, reliable datasets on renewable energy capacity and use worldwide. Renewable Energy Statistics 2022 provides datasets on power-generation capacity for 2012-2021, actual power generation for 2012-2020 and renewable energy balances for …

Europe

Europe has an abundance of renewable energy sources, and its countries in recent years have become leaders in driving the deployment of renewable technologies. Efforts to increase the sustainability of energy systems in Europe are ongoing, with renewable energy targets set for all European countries and the goal of the European Union (EU) …

Tripling renewable power and doubling energy efficiency by 2030 ...

TOTAL GLOBAL RENEWABLE POWER GENERATION CAPACITY WILL NEED TO TRIPLE BY 2030 to reach more than 11 000 GW under IRENA''s 1.5 ° C Scenario in the World Energy Transitions Outlook, with solar photovoltaic (PV) and wind power accounting for about 90% of renewable energy capacity additions.. ENERGY EFFICIENCY …

IRENA – International Renewable Energy Agency

COP29 Joins IRENA to Track UAE Consensus Energy Outcomes set at COP28. 5 June 2024 Press Releases. The incoming COP29 Presidency, Azerbaijan, will partner with International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) on the monitoring of progress towards tripling renewable energy capacity and doubling energy efficiency by 2030.

International Renewable Energy Agency

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IRENA aims to become the main driving force in promoting a transition towards the use of renewable energy on a global scale: Acting as the global voice for renewable energies, IRENA will provide practical advice and support for both industrialised and developing countries, help them improve their regulatory frameworks and build capacity. The agency will facilitate access to all relevant information including reliable …

Fostering a blue economy: Offshore renewable energy

Energy Agency, Abu Dhabi. About IRENA The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is an intergovernmental organisation that supports countries in their transition to a sustainable energy future and serves as the principal platform for international co-operation, a centre of excellence, and a repository of policy, technology, resource and ...

Renewable energy targets in 2022: A guide to design

Renewable energy targets in 2022: A guide to design. ISBN: 978-92-9260-480-6 November 2022. Recent geopolitical and climate-related developments reiterate the need for immediate action to increase ambition for renewable energy deployment to achieve climate goals, increase energy security and improve affordability, as well as to ensure universal ...

Vacancies and recruitment

IRENA publications can provide deeper insights into renewable energy issues and the Agency''s work programme. The interview usually consists of competency-based questions and /or technical questions relevant to the position. Competency-based questions require candidates to give specific examples of situations where they have demonstrated ...

Tracking SDG7: The energy progress report 2023

Meanwhile, renewable energy deployment has risen significantly in the power sector, growing by around 27 percent in 2010-2020 and 7 percent in 2019-2020 – the largest annual growth recorded over the past three decades. The share of renewable sources in total final energy consumption reached 19.1 percent globally in 2020, …

Vision and mission

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is an intergovernmental organisation that supports countries in their transition to a sustainable energy future, and serves as the principal platform for international co-operation, a centre of excellence, and a repository of policy, technology, resource and financial knowledge on renewable energy.

International Renewable Energy Agency

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is an intergovernmental organization mandated to facilitate cooperation, advance knowledge, and promote the adoption and sustainable use of renewable energy is the first international organisation to focus exclusively on renewable energy, addressing needs in both industrialised and …

Renewable energy statistics 2019

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) produces comprehensive, reliable data on renewable energy capacity and use worldwide. Renewable Energy Statistics 2019 provides data sets on power-generation capacity for 2009-2018, actual power generation for 2009-2017 and renewable energy balances for …

IRENASTAT

Download Data (IRENASTAT) IRENASTAT. Energy Profiles. It may also interest you: Global Atlas.

Renewable energy statistics 2020

Renewable Energy Statistics 2020 provides data sets on power-generation capacity for 2010-2019, actual power generation for 2010-2018 and renewable energy balances for over 130 countries and areas for 2017-2018. Data was obtained from a variety of sources, including an IRENA questionnaire, official national statistics, industry …

NewGen Accelerator

The second edition of the IRENA NewGen Renewable Energy Accelerator programme will receive applications to select a maximum of 30 youth innovators and entrepreneurs who are motivated to engage with the renewable energy and climate technology markets through ideas, solutions, or novel innovations in their respective local, regional, or global ...

Tracking SDG7: The Energy Progress Report, 2024

The custodian agencies are the International Energy Agency (IEA), the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), the United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD), the …

Thirteenth Session of the IRENA Assembly

The 13 th session of the IRENA Assembly took place in-person from 14 to 15 January 2023 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, with related ministerial and stakeholder meetings held on 13 January 2023. The sessions were …

Publications

The brief by IRENA, highlights North Africa''s large renewable energy potential and explores its current policy environment to support the energy transition and the deployment of …

International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is an intergovernmental organization that supports countries in their transition to a sustainable energy future. It also serves as the principal …

About

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is a lead global intergovernmental agency for energy transformation that serves as the principal platform for international cooperation, supports countries in their energy transitions, and provides state of the art data and analyses on technology, innovation, policy, finance and investment.

IRENA – International Renewable Energy Agency

12 June 2024 Press Releases. A new report by the International Energy Agency (IEA), the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), the United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD), the World Bank, and the World Health Organization (WHO) finds that the world remains off course to achieve the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 7 for energy by …

Director General

Biography. Francesco La Camera is the Director-General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). He was appointed at the Ninth Assembly of IRENA, the ultimate decision-making body of the Agency. Mr. La Camera took office on 4 April 2019 and brings more than thirty years of experience in the fields of climate, sustainability, and ...

Renewables Readiness Assessment The Philippines

This Renewables Readiness Assessment (RRA), undertaken in co-operation with the Philippine government, identifies barriers and proposes key actions to strengthen the policy, regulatory and institutional framework in order to accelerate renewable energy deployment. Recommended actions: Raise public awareness to ensure sustained political ...

News

5 June 2024 Press Releases. The incoming COP29 Presidency, Azerbaijan, will partner with International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) on the monitoring of progress towards tripling renewable energy capacity and doubling energy efficiency by 2030. SIDS Pave the Path to Prosperity, Resilience and Sustainable Development.

Renewable Energy Statistics 2021

Renewable Energy Statistics 2021 provides data sets on power-generation capacity for 2011-2020, actual power generation for 2011-2019 and renewable energy balances for over 130 countries and areas for 2018-2019. Data was obtained from a variety of sources, including an IRENA questionnaire, official national statistics, industry association ...