APRA Investment Forum
The first APRA Investment Forum (IF) is being organised to help create and implement a pipeline of projects in support of APRA objectives.
The first APRA Investment Forum (IF) is being organised to help create and implement a pipeline of projects in support of APRA objectives.
Under the auspices of the Accelerated Partnership for Renewables in Africa (APRA), Kenya and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), in coordination with other APRA members and partners, will convene an investment forum on 1-5 September 2024.
This report for the Italian G7 Presidency identifies priority areas for potential collaboration between the G7 and Africa to advance the continent’s energy transition.
The International Renewable Energy (IRENA) as APRA’s secretariat organised a plenary session on the last day of its 14th Assembly in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, emphasising on the diverse circumstances of African countries and regions, advocating for a tailored approach rather than a one-size-fits-all strategy.
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) in collaboration with the Government of Guinea and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) country office organised a workshop on 13-14 February 2024 in Conakry.
A presentation on the portfolio, network and framework of Long-Term Energy Scenarios in Africa.
Immense renewables potential and proximity to Europe makes North Africa a prime candidate for a strong player in global energy transition.
In collaboration with the Ministry of Energy and Power Development, the Zimbabwe in Harare workshop drew up a detailed planning and coordination framework for the development and implementation.
The 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.
Francesco La Camera, director-general of the International Renewable Energy Agency, discusses the state of progress in investments in renewable energy technology.
Leaders of the ‘Accelerated Partnership for Renewables in Africa’ (APRA) gathered at the COP28 in Dubai today to drive a resilient and inclusive green growth in Africa through renewables.
This 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.
The workshop aimed to discuss the issues constraining the energy transition efforts with renewable energy deployment and identify opportunities to address issues and put forward short-medium term implementation action plans.
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is redefining its role within an evolving energy landscape, transitioning to a renewables-based energy system offers a pathway to simultaneously meet growing energy demand, promote economic growth, maximise socio-economic benefits, and achieve decarbonisation objectives.
This brief identifies key recommendations and subsequent action points for scaling up renewable energy investments in West Africa, covering various policy, financial and technical dimensions, and emphasising the immense opportunities and advantages that renewable energy can bring to the region.
Francesco La Camera, IRENA Director-General & Nardos Bekele-Thomas, AUDA-NEPAD CEO, discuss how ensuring adequate investment and infrastructure development to support renewables is crucial to meet Africa's power needs.
The session covered presentations on methodology for developing the IRENA’s SolarCity simulator with a demonstration.
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), with support from UNDP organised a validation workshop to present findings from the country assessment.
The webinar will discuss opportunities and solutions to scale-up renewable energy adoption in the Mano River Union (MRU) region comprising Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone.
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), in collaboration with Kenya, Denmark, and Germany, and the United Arab Emirates founded a new partnership to boost renewable energy in Africa.
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) signed an agreement to support African countries in their efforts to achieve the African Union’s Agenda 2063 and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 7.
The Summit focused on delivering innovative green growth and climate finance solutions for Africa and the world.
In an exclusive interview with The Guardian (Nigeria) ahead of the African Climate Week in Nairobi, Kenya, Director General of IRENA, Francesco La Camera pointed that the gap between climate pledges and climate action remains a matter of concern.
Francesco La Camera, Director-General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), highlighted the agency's preparedness to participate in the Africa Climate Week (ACW) 2023, which will take place on September 4-8 2023 in Nairobi, hosted by the government of Kenya.
Africa has vast potential in renewable energy. With the right investments and commitments, it can help lead a global energy revolution, leapfrogging to renewable technologies and improving lives through cleaner, safer energy for household use. CNBC Africa spoke to Francesco La Camera, Director General of the International Renewable Energy Agency.