As we enter a new decade during which significant carbon emission reductions need to be made, 2019 presents a picture of positive momentum. See 20 reminders of how energy transformation advanced in 2019.
Vancouver is leading this urban energy transformation by committing itself to 100% renewables by 2050 through an ambitious, well-defined roadmap for a sustainable, carbon-free future.
Leaders of the world’s biggest economies envision renewables' key role in economic growth.
Governments and private sector corporations have committed to work together to scale up renewable energy under a new campaign launched today at the 7th Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) meeting in San Francisco.
Ministers, investors, engineers, utilities, policy makers and other energy enthusiasts convened in San Francisco’s Union Square today to discuss one thing: how to meet the world’s growing energy needs, while also mitigating climate change...
Energy ministers from more than 20 countries gather in San Francisco this week for the 7th Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) meeting. Accounting for some 80% of global emissions and 90% of global clean energy investment, participating...
At 5:55 in the morning, the Solar Impulse 2 safely landed in Kalaeloa, Hawaii, and, along the way in the blue expanse of the Pacific Ocean, shattered the world record for the longest non-stop solo flight in any kind of plane. It is a historic...
Policy makers and other energy industry leaders meet today in Washington D.C., to discuss renewable energy as an important component of U.S. energy policy – key to addressing the issues of climate change, energy security, and economic...
A new IRENA report released today at an event in Merida, Mexico finds the country can increase the amount of renewable energy in its energy mix from 4.4% in 2010 to 21% by 2030.
A new report released today by IRENA indicates that the United States could affordably increase its renewable energy share from 7.5% in 2010 to 27% by 2030.