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).

IRENA’s innovation toolbox for smart electrification helps countries to design decarbonisation strategies.

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.

Leveraging women’s participation as change agents can encourage, influence, and speed up the energy transformation.

Within the framework of collaboration under the memorandum of understanding signed in 2021, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) have made available the Global Agro-Ecological Zoning version 4 (GAEZ v4) to advance the development of sustainable bioenergy.

With the help of SELCO Foundation, Mahesh Kumbhar doubled the production of pottery using efficient solar-powered tools.

On February 6, 2023, during his mission to India, IRENA Director-General Francesco La Camera led a delegation to the village of Narayanpura near Bangalore where he saw first-hand a wide range of energy access solutions run by non-profit organisation SELCO Foundation.

At WFES, IRENA organised an event to foster discussion on the renewable energy landscape in ASEAN. 

At its annual Youth Forum, IRENA offered a platform for a dialogue between youth and global pioneers. The Forum brought together 140 young people from 50 countries and diverse backgrounds under the theme “Empowering Youth to Lead an Equitable Energy Transition for a Sustainable Future”.

With ETAF now operational and open for project submission, the Agency held a high-level ministerial dialogue between ETAF partners and stakeholders at the 13th IRENA Assembly in Abu Dhabi. The goal of the event was to discuss the platform's role in accelerating the energy transition in developing economies. 

IRENA organised a high-level ministerial roundtable to facilitate a conversation between the maritime shipping industry and governments on the necessary priority actions to decarbonise the shipping sector. 

The Energy Compact was formally launched in Abu Dhabi on the pre-assembly day of the 13th IRENA Assembly in a session titled, “High-Level meeting on the Energy Compact on renewable energy for United Nations Peacekeeping.”

The joint report by WHO, the World Bank, IRENA and SEforAll presents the latest data on electrification of healthcare facilities in low- and middle-income countries.