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Geopolitics of the energy transition: Energy security
ViewThis report, developed under the IRENA Collaborative Framework on the Geopolitics of Energy Transformation, provides new analysis to elicit informed and constructive dialogue on the evolving nature of energy security in the era of renewables.
Energy transition, Geopolitics English -
International co-operation to accelerate green hydrogen deployment
ViewThis report from IRENA's Collaborative Framework on Green Hydrogen assesses progress in green hydrogen deployment, including the development of green hydrogen supply and demand structures.
Energy transition, Hydrogen English -
Renewable capacity statistics 2024
ViewThis publication presents renewable power generation capacity statistics for the past decade (2013-2023) in trilingual tables.
Energy transition English -
The Global Atlas for Renewable Energy: A decade in the making
ViewA decade on from its launch, the Global Atlas for Renewable Energy continues to represent a unique, free global resource for assessing the renewable potential of countries and regions.
Energy transition English -
Small Island Developing States at a Crossroads: Towards equitable energy access in least-electrified countries
ViewThe least-electrified SIDS are now at a crossroads to meet universal energy access. Instead of increasing access through imported fossil fuels, they can pursue decentralised renewable energy solutions.
Energy transition English -
Small Island Developing States at a Crossroads: The socio-economics of transitioning to renewables
ViewA number of SIDS are adopting targets and policies to incorporate substantial amounts of renewable energy into their electricity supply mix.
Energy transition, Socio-economic impact English -
100% renewable energy scenarios: Supporting ambitious policy targets
ViewThis study from the IRENA Coalition for Action compares three 100% renewable energy scenarios and two net-zero emissions scenarios to identify common challenges and opportunities for a rapid and holistic shift towards more ambitious renewable energy targets.
Energy transition, Policy English -
Tracking COP28 outcomes: Tripling renewable power capacity by 2030
ViewThis World Energy Transitions Outlook brief provides the latest tracking data and analysis of global progress towards the goal to triple global renewable power capacity by 2030.
Energy transition English
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North Africa: Policies and finance for renewable energy
ViewThe brief by IRENA, highlights North Africa’s large renewable energy potential and explores its current policy environment to support the energy transition and the deployment of renewable energy in the coming years.
Energy transition, Finance & investment, Policy English -
Renewables-based electric cooking: Climate commitments and finance
ViewThis report assesses countries’ access to renewables-based electric cooking to understand their current status and establish associated priorities to support the energy transition.
Energy transition, Finance & investment English -
World Energy Transitions Outlook 2023: 1.5°C Pathway
Interactive versionIRENA’s 1.5°C Scenario, set out in the World Energy Transitions Outlook, presents a pathway to achieve the 1.5°C target by 2050, positioning electrification and efficiency as key transition drivers, enabled by renewable energy, clean hydrogen and sustainable biomass.
Energy transition, Finance & investment English -
Low-cost finance for the energy transition
ViewThis 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.
Energy transition, Finance & investment, Costs, Technology English
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Renewable Power Generation Costs in 2022
ViewIRENA’s global renewable power generation costs study shows that the competitiveness of renewables continued to improve despite rising materials and equipment costs in 2022.
Costs, Energy transition, Power Generation Costs English -
Low-cost finance for the energy transition
ViewThis 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.
Energy transition, Finance & investment, Costs, Technology English -
The cost of financing for renewable power
ViewBased 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.
Finance & investment, Costs, Technology, Solar energy, Wind energy English -
Renewable solutions in end-uses: Heat pump costs and markets
ViewThis 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.
Costs, Stationary Applications Costs English
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Small Island Developing States at a Crossroads: The socio-economics of transitioning to renewables
ViewA number of SIDS are adopting targets and policies to incorporate substantial amounts of renewable energy into their electricity supply mix.
Energy transition, Socio-economic impact English -
Socio-economic footprint of the energy transition: South Africa
ViewThis report builds on the analysis presented in IRENA’s World Energy Transitions Outlook to support energy transition planning and informed policy making in South Africa, and calls for a comprehensive policy framework that can advance the transition whilst safeguarding people, livelihoods and jobs.
Energy transition, Socio-economic impact English -
Socio-economic footprint of the energy transition: Egypt
ViewThis report explores the potential socio-economic impacts of the energy transition in Egypt, and shows that a successful, just and inclusive energy transition in Egypt can bring about a brighter, more prosperous and healthier future for its citizens.
Energy transition, Socio-economic impact English -
Renewable energy and jobs: Annual review 2023
ViewThis tenth edition of IRENA’s Renewable energy and jobs: Annual review, provides the latest data on renewable energy employment worldwide, as well as analysis of prevailing deployment trends and policy contexts.
Energy transition, Energy & jobs, Socio-economic impact English
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Low-cost finance for the energy transition
ViewThis 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.
Energy transition, Finance & investment, Costs, Technology English -
The cost of financing for renewable power
ViewBased 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.
Finance & investment, Costs, Technology, Solar energy, Wind energy English -
Renewable Energy Outlook for ASEAN: Towards a Regional Energy Transition (2nd Edition)
ViewThis report details a comprehensive pathway for the development of a sustainable and cleaner regional energy system for ASEAN.
Energy transition, Innovation, Technology English -
Renewable Energy for Agriculture: Insights from Southeast Asia
ViewThis report examines the role of renewables in meeting growing energy needs in the agriculture sector in an inclusive and environmentally sustainable manner.
Socio-economic impact, Energy transition, Bioenergy & biofuels, Technology, Buildings & cities English
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Geopolitics of the energy transition: Energy security
ViewThis report, developed under the IRENA Collaborative Framework on the Geopolitics of Energy Transformation, provides new analysis to elicit informed and constructive dialogue on the evolving nature of energy security in the era of renewables.
Energy transition, Geopolitics English -
International co-operation to accelerate green hydrogen deployment
ViewThis report from IRENA's Collaborative Framework on Green Hydrogen assesses progress in green hydrogen deployment, including the development of green hydrogen supply and demand structures.
Energy transition, Hydrogen English -
Renewable capacity statistics 2024
ViewThis publication presents renewable power generation capacity statistics for the past decade (2013-2023) in trilingual tables.
Energy transition English -
Small Island Developing States at a Crossroads: Towards equitable energy access in least-electrified countries
ViewThe least-electrified SIDS are now at a crossroads to meet universal energy access. Instead of increasing access through imported fossil fuels, they can pursue decentralised renewable energy solutions.
Energy transition English
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100% renewable energy scenarios: Supporting ambitious policy targets
ViewThis study from the IRENA Coalition for Action compares three 100% renewable energy scenarios and two net-zero emissions scenarios to identify common challenges and opportunities for a rapid and holistic shift towards more ambitious renewable energy targets.
Energy transition, Policy English -
Green hydrogen for sustainable industrial development: A policy toolkit for developing countries
ViewThis report by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), IRENA and the German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS) explores the benefits of green hydrogen production in developing countries.
Energy transition, Policy, Green hydrogen English -
North Africa: Policies and finance for renewable energy
ViewThe brief by IRENA, highlights North Africa’s large renewable energy potential and explores its current policy environment to support the energy transition and the deployment of renewable energy in the coming years.
Energy transition, Finance & investment, Policy English -
Renewable energy market analysis: Mano River Union region
ViewThis report analyses the energy sector landscape in the Mano River Union (MRU) region, discussing opportunities and solutions to scale-up renewable energy adoption in support of the region’s energy and socio-economic development goals.
Policy, Energy transition English
Produced as a contribution to technical discussions and to disseminate new findings on relevant topics in the area of the author’s expertise, these papers do not represent IRENA’s official position or views on any topic.