For remote communities renewables are a cost-effective solution for extending energy access or transitioning from heavy reliance on fossil fuels.

IRENA, in cooperation with CNN, launched a media campaign to showcase the Agency’s role as architect in the energy transformation.

The Offshore Wind Energy Patent Insights Report published by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the European Patent Office (EPO) shows that between 2002-2022 patent filings for offshore wind technologies have grown on average by 18%.

The eighth meeting of the Collaborative Framework on Green Hydrogen addressed the barriers stakeholders face when entering and building up supply chains.

Global leaders, through their commitments to energy targets, must set a new pace to reach the 1.5ºC goal.

During the Second Plenary Meeting of the Collaborative Framework on Critical Materials for the Energy Transition, members countries of the Framework highlighted the challenges and key areas of cooperation to further explore within the Collaborative Framework.

The IRENA Global Atlas new version 4.1 marks a significant milestone with substantial upgrade in capabilities and functionalities.

The IRENA Global Atlas new version 4.1 marks a significant milestone with substantial upgrade in capabilities and functionalities.

The office of IRENA’s Innovation and Technology Centre (IITC) in Bonn has officially been inaugurated during a symbolic “handover of keys” by the German Federal Government to the Agency.

Green hydrogen emerges as key complement to make the most of the massive renewable production.

Direct and indirect electrification can be brought into markets to decarbonise industries that require thermal energy to activate chemical reactions or physical transformations.

Renewable power generation costs continue to fall despite inflation. 

The I-PURE Kalamansig Sustainable Coffee Production project in Philippines seeks to promote the adoption of renewable energy solutions in the agricultural sector and inspire other agricultural communities to exercise sustainable practices.

A new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) titled Socio-economic footprint of the energy transition: Southeast Asia indicates that the success of a just and inclusive energy transition in the region depends on how local workforces are empowered to actively participate in the decarbonisation of the economy.

The hybrid heat pump solution will supply most of the heat to generate immediate savings in energy costs and reduce the need to increase the peak electricity load on the grid. The ability to switch between two energy carriers adds resilience to the energy system and can reduce costs when using smart controls that factor in energy prices.

Smart charging helps manage demand for electricity, and the Electric Vehicles (EVs) fleet acts as a giant battery to store and supply renewable energy.

Key innovation that converts the batteries on wheels into energy storage systems to enable more wind and solar PV electricity integrated into electricity grids unlocks a powerful virtuous circle.

In partnership with the Indian G20 Presidency, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), launched a comprehensive report titled “Towards a Circular Steel Sector” on transitioning to a circular steel sector.

The Energy Compact on Renewable Energy for Peacekeeping seeks to accelerate the transition of UN peacekeeping operations to renewable energy through public and private partnerships, developing local capacity to supply renewable energy to UN missions and host communities.

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and The Pacific Community (SPC) strengthened their partnership to promote the acceleration of renewable energy deployment in the Pacific Island countries and territories through the Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Lighthouses Initiative (LHI).

Offshore renewables have significant potential to accelerate the global energy transition and create new economic and social opportunities.

The increasing global demand for sustainable heat leads to a growing trend in the use of geothermal resources for heating and cooling applications where technically and economically feasible.

The 25th IRENA Council discussed an overview of the latest programmatic developments since the last Council Meeting and the ongoing efforts from member countries to enhance global renewable energy capacity.

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has established the Empowering Lives and Livelihoods – Renewables for Climate Action initiative in response to the climate and recent health and geopolitical crises.

Co-organised by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the European Union, in partnership with the UAE, the 11th Renewables Talk discussed the European Green Deal's challenges, opportunities, and best practices in achieving renewable energy targets.