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This infographic presents key recent data for the energy transition. 

A tripling of renewable energy capacity will require conditions conducive to accelerated progress. The establishment of supporting infrastructure, robust policy frameworks and the development of institutional and human capacities are key enablers of the accelerated transition. In addition, international co-operation and scaling up finance for developing countries is a key priority.

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) launched for the Second year, the IRENA NewGen Renewable Energy Accelerator (NewGen), aimed at supporting young entrepreneurs and innovators in driving the renewable energy transition.

Immense renewables potential and proximity to Europe makes North Africa a prime candidate for a strong player in global energy transition.

In the framework of the Energy Compact on Renewable Energy for Peacekeeping partners are promoting the use of renewables in peace-keeping missions, aligned with the UN Secretariat’s goal.

The Home Solar Project across Mauritius by IRENA and ADFD focuses on bringing rooftop solar modules to social housing developments.

The success of renewables is not only a story of records and data on energy progress. It is a story of a pivotal shift in the global energy priorities.

Renewable energy ambitions within NDCs are insufficient to limit global temperature rise to 1.5°C.

Over the last few years, green hydrogen has been championed as the fuel of the future, thanks to its reputation as a clean, storable and portable energy source. 

A joint report by the IRENA and WTO provides insights on global hydrogen trade and related policies for scaling up production. Green hydrogen is widely recognised as a key pillar in replacing fossil fuels and decarbonizing sectors that cannot easily be electrified, such as some industrial processes, shipping and aviation.

The Global Offshore Wind Alliance (GOWA) facilitated by IRENA held a Ministerial event during the COP28 entitled ‘From targets to turbines: Next Steps in offshore wind’.

Recognizing the pivotal role of the international community, SIDS are calling for increased support in scaling up renewables and energy efficiency to unlock the numerous benefits of the energy transition.

The Parliamentary Accountability Summit at COP28 aimed at exploring the critical role of parliamentarians in driving increased accountability for climate action, focusing on commitments to limit temperature increases and on implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction.

IRENA organises a high-level panel in a collaborative effort to address the critical challenges and opportunities in guiding principles for financing a green transition in Southeast Europe.

For remote communities renewables are a cost-effective solution for extending energy access or transitioning from heavy reliance on fossil fuels.

IRENA, in cooperation with CNN, launched a media campaign to showcase the Agency’s role as architect in the energy transformation.

The Offshore Wind Energy Patent Insights Report published by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the European Patent Office (EPO) shows that between 2002-2022 patent filings for offshore wind technologies have grown on average by 18%.

The eighth meeting of the Collaborative Framework on Green Hydrogen addressed the barriers stakeholders face when entering and building up supply chains.

Global leaders, through their commitments to energy targets, must set a new pace to reach the 1.5ºC goal.

During the Second Plenary Meeting of the Collaborative Framework on Critical Materials for the Energy Transition, members countries of the Framework highlighted the challenges and key areas of cooperation to further explore within the Collaborative Framework.

The Second Global Dialogue hosted by the COP28 Presidency and IRENA at the Abu Dhabi Global Markets focused on building a sustainable transport sector to achieving the targets.

The IRENA Global Atlas new version 4.1 marks a significant milestone with substantial upgrade in capabilities and functionalities.

As the energy transition progresses, jobs in renewable energy continue to grow. The global total reached 13.7 million in 2022, up from 12.7 million in 2021.

The office of IRENA’s Innovation and Technology Centre (IITC) in Bonn has officially been inaugurated during a symbolic “handover of keys” by the German Federal Government to the Agency.