Publications

The Small Island Developing States Lighthouses Initiative Annual Progress Report 2023 summarises the remarkable achievements of SIDS in their sustainable energy transition from the year 2021-2022 and documents the efforts to move from pledges to action in energy transition and climate resilience.

This report identifies the pressing need for greater private sector engagement in the financing of energy transition projects, as well as closer public-private collaboration to sustain the net zero pathway.

Based on a new, unique dataset from a global survey, this IRENA report presents unprecedented insights on the cost of capital for onshore wind, offshore wind and solar photovoltaic (PV) projects.

This report highlights the work done during the NDCs review process, the support offered through its different work packages as well as facilitating Parties and countries with project developments, financing and investment.

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.

This report identifies the pressing need for greater private sector engagement in the financing of energy transition projects, as well as closer public-private collaboration to sustain the net zero pathway.

Based on a new, unique dataset from a global survey, this IRENA report presents unprecedented insights on the cost of capital for onshore wind, offshore wind and solar photovoltaic (PV) projects.

This report provides an overview of heat pump technologies and their applications, discusses building stock and the implications for the use of heat pumps in both new and old buildings and examines recent market developments.

This report explores the potential socioeconomic impacts of the energy transition in Indonesia.

This report, the third in IRENA’s gender perspective series, examines the participation of women in the solar PV sector.

本レポートは、パリ協定の目標に合わせた包括的でより野心的なエネルギー変革が、経済成長と社会福祉を推進することを調査分析した。

This report shows that a comprehensive and more ambitious energy transformation in tune with Paris Climate Agreement goals supports economic growth and social well-being.

This report identifies the pressing need for greater private sector engagement in the financing of energy transition projects, as well as closer public-private collaboration to sustain the net zero pathway.

Based on a new, unique dataset from a global survey, this IRENA report presents unprecedented insights on the cost of capital for onshore wind, offshore wind and solar photovoltaic (PV) projects.

This report details a comprehensive pathway for the development of a sustainable and cleaner regional energy system for ASEAN.

This report examines the role of renewables in meeting growing energy needs in the agriculture sector in an inclusive and environmentally sustainable manner.

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.

Recommendations under a renewable energy-based strategic heating plan for Ulaanbaatar city leverages the existing district heating network to utilise locally available renewable heat sources including renewable supplies from geothermal, solar and wind.

A just energy transition – in which no one is left behind – is critical to ensure broad social acceptance of the profound changes the transition entails. This report captures the concerns, insights and recommendations of trade unions and energy sector employers on how the energy transition can develop in a just manner for all.

Firm capacity assesses the contribution of a power plant to meeting demand during critical conditions. This report explores the key factors that affect the estimation of a more equitable firm capacity valuation in Central America that reflects the financial viability of variable renewable energy projects, providing experiences and best practices from regional and international perspectives.

This report by IRENA, IEA and and the UN Climate Change High-Level Champions is focused on supporting stronger international collaboration to drive reductions in global greenhouse gas emissions.

This joint IRENA-UN-OHRLLS report provides an overview of deployment trends, drivers, barriers and opportunities for energy transition in LLDCs.

This report provides an overview of the challenges and related policy measures required to scale up the deployment of key bioenergy applications.

This report draws on IRENA’s existing, technology-focused studies to offer key insights from global experiences relevant to China’s energy transition.