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IRENA – International Renewable Energy Agency

This report identifies 40 innovations that policymakers can leverage to achieve resilient power systems that expand energy access and drive inclusive sustainable development.

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 data on the pote

IRENA Assembly 2025: Unequal access to clean energy finance

Headline speakers at this year''s IRENA assembly in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) called for a more equitable distribution of finance to help the global south overcome energy-related

Takeaways and Reflections from the 16th IRENA Assembly, January

In this context, key takeaways from the IRENA Assembly and the SDG7 TAG must be translated into action: promoting regional cooperation to address geopolitical uncertainties, increasing financial

IRENA Energy Insights for a Carbon-Free Future

Discover how IRENA energy drives global renewable adoption with strategies, data, and innovations shaping a sustainable carbon-free tomorrow.

International Renewable Energy Agency

IRENA has emphasized in its papers, speeches and press releases that the global goal is to triple the utilization of renewable energy sources and achieve a total capacity of 11.2 terawatts by 2030.

IRENA – Background, Purpose, and Future Trends Explained

As countries confront intertwined challenges—climate change, energy access, and economic resilience—IRENA''s leadership in shaping a sustainable, secure, and inclusive energy

Basic energy access lags amid renewable opportunities, new report

The goal includes reaching universal access to electricity and clean cooking, doubling historic levels of efficiency improvements, and substantially increasing the share of renewables in the

International Renewable Energy Agency

IRENA is a key platform for the global shift towards renewable energy. The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is an intergovernmental organisation that was founded in 2009 to support

Public finance for universal energy access

The report was edited by Justin French-Brooks, with design provided by Myrto Petrou. IRENA would like to thank the Governments of Norway and Walloon for supporting IRENA with the work that formed

Renewable energy benefits: Leveraging local capacity for

IRENA promotes the widespread adoption and sustainable use of all forms of renewable energy, including bioenergy, geothermal, hydropower, ocean, solar and wind energy, in the pursuit of