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Wind, Solar Continued to Dominate New Generating Capacity
New data released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) shows that renewable energy continued to grow and gain momentum despite global uncertainties. By...
IRENA: Strong Need to Accelerate Clean Energy Transition to Combat Global Crisis
Short-term interventions addressing the current energy crisis must be accompanied by a steadfast focus on mid- and long-term goals of the energy transition. High...
CRUL, IRENA Partner on Renewable Energy Research for Sustainable Development
The Lazio Region Universities Coordination Committee (CRUL) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) establishing a new...
IRENA, Small Island States Accelerate Energy Transition with New Agreement
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) have signed an agreement that will see the two organizations...
UAE, IRENA Unveil $1 Billion Global Finance Platform for Renewable Energy
The United Arab Emirates and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) have announced the Energy Transition Accelerator Financing (ETAF) Platform - a new global...
GWEC and IRENA Set Global Offshore Wind Energy Goals for 2050
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) have announced an agenda to ensure sustainable energy for all that helps...
GWEC: Global Wind Power Needs to Triple Next Decade to Meet Net-Zero Goals
With 93 GW of new capacity installed, 2020 was the best year in history for the global wind industry - a 53% year-over-year increase...
IRENA: Renewable Power Increasingly Cheaper than Fossil Fuels
Renewable power is increasingly cheaper than any new electricity capacity based on fossil fuels, according to a recent report by the International Renewable Energy...
IRENA: New Renewables Account for Three-Quarters of 2019’s Power Expansion
The renewable energy sector added 176 GW of generating capacity globally in 2019, slightly lower than the 179 GW added in 2018. However, new...
Women in Wind Global Leadership Program Seeking Applicants
The Women in Wind Global Leadership Program, a joint initiative of the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) and the Global Women’s Network for the...
IRENA: Solar Beats Wind In Record Year For Global Renewables Growth
Representing the strongest year yet for new capacity additions, global renewable energy generation capacity increased by 161 GW in 2016, according to new data...
How To Decarbonize The Energy Sector: Significantly Ramp Up Renewables
By expanding renewable energy and improving energy efficiency, energy-related carbon-dioxide (CO2) emissions globally could be reduced by 70% by 2050 and completely phased out...
Four Renewables Projects In Developing Countries Ink Funding
The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) have approved $44.5 million for four renewable energy projects -...
IRENA: Global Renewables Making Headway By ‘Nearly Every Measure’
Falling costs, driven by innovation in technology and policy, are spurring renewable energy deployment and bringing forward myriad socioeconomic benefits globally, according to a...
Another Funding Round Kicks Off For Renewables In Developing Countries
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) have officially opened the fifth round of funding for renewable...
Expect Dramatic Drops In Wind And Solar Electricity Prices By 2025: IRENA
The report estimates that by 2025, average electricity costs could decrease 59% for solar PV, 35% for offshore wind and 26% for onshore wind.
Happy Global Wind Day! GWEC Celebrates 1.1 Million Wind Jobs
Today, the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) is celebrating annual Global Wind Day and highlighting the socio-economic benefits generated by the wind industry, which...
U.S. Employment In Wind Industry Saw Big Spike Last Year: IRENA
More than 8.1 million people worldwide worked in the renewable energy industry last year - a 5% increase from 2014 - according to a...
Doubling Renewable Energy By 2030 Can Save Trillions
A new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) says that doubling the share of renewables in the global energy mix by 2030...