24/7 Renewables Outcompete Fossil Fuels on Costs
24/7 renewable power optimises the use of constrained grid connections, shifts electricity production to higher-value hours and reduces…
The economics of firm solar and wind
Solar and wind have become the cheapest sources of new electricity generation worldwide. As renewable penetration rises, however,…
Moving from Energy Crisis to Energy Security with Renewables
New IRENA policy advisory shows strategic role of renewables for energy security and resilience; recommends actions for policy…
Call for Applications: IRENA NewGen Renewable Energy Accelerator 2026 for
Applications are now open for the Acumen Academy Green RISE Africa Fellowship 2026, a prestigious leadership program designed…
Climate Variability Emerges as Both Risk and Opportunity for the Global Energy Transition
WMO–IRENA 2024 Year in Review highlights growing impacts of climate extremes on clean power systems Abu Dhabi, UAE…
Renewables Jobs See First Slowdown Amid Global Deployment Growth
New report calls for stronger public role in building domestic supply chains and inclusive workforce. Abu Dhabi, UAE/Geneva,…
Innovation landscape for sustainable development powered by renewables
The global energy transition presents considerable opportunities to transform and modernise energy systems across the globe. All regions…
Off-grid Renewables’ Role is Beyond Closing the Energy Access Gap
Over 666 million people remain without any access to electricity. This electricity-deprived population is more likely to live…