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Corporate Sourcing of Renewables Growing, Taking Place in 75 Countries
The study shows world market for corporate sourcing of renewable electricity reached 465 terawatt hours in 2017 – enough to power a country the size of France.- May 2018
Canada Set to Become Member of International Renewable Energy Agency
Canada is set to become a Member of the agency after confirming its intention to begin the membership applications process.- May 2018
Regulatory Reform Key to Meeting Renewable Energy Targets in Panama
Upgrades to Panama’s regulatory environment and power system management are critical to achieving the renewable energy goals set out in the country’s National Energy Plan, per a Renewables Readiness Assessment Panama report.- May 2018
Renewable Energy Jobs Reach 10.3 Million Worldwide in 2017
The renewable energy industry created more than 500,000 new jobs globally in 2017, a 5.3% increase from 2016, according to the latest figures from IRENA.- May 2018
Progress on Global Energy Goals Slow, but Strong Gains in Countries Show Promise
The world is not on track to meet the global energy targets for 2030 set as part of the Sustainable Development Goals, but real progress is being made in certain areas.- May 2018
New Geopolitics: Commission on the Global Consequences of Renewable Energy Transformation
Newly formed Global Commission on the Geopolitics of Energy Transformation announces its members at Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue- April 2018
Economy and Human Welfare to Grow Under IRENA’s 2050 Energy Transformation Roadmap
A six-fold increase in renewable energy adoption is required to stay below two-degrees, avoid escalating stranded assets, and will by 2050 grow the global economy an additional one per cent while improving global welfare.- April 2018
Renewable Energy Can Build Prosperity and Improve Energy Security in Pakistan
IRENA assessment shows Pakistan’s abundant renewable resources can boost power generation and energy access- April 2018
Global Renewable Generation Continues its Strong Growth, New IRENA Capacity Data Shows
Sector adds record 167 gigawatts (GW) of generating capacity, expands 8.3% in 2017- April 2018
IRENA to Help Deliver Low-Carbon 2022 Winter Olympics in Zhangjiakou, China
International Renewable Energy Agency to support Zhangjiakou, in Hebei Province, become China’s first energy transition pilot city- March 2018