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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
IRENA Welcomes Establishment of International Solar Alliance
Joint Declaration by IRENA and International Solar Alliance pledges close cooperation to promote solar energy globally- March 2018
Higher Shares of Renewable Energy Central to Sustainable Development Across Southeast Asia
New IRENA market analysis sees renewable energy driving growth and expanding energy access in Southeast Asia- February 2018
EU Doubling Renewables by 2030 Positive for Economy, Key to Emission Reductions
New IRENA report outlines how increasing share of renewables to 34% can boost economy, and help meet emission reductions goals- February 2018
IRENA Welcomes Brazil's Decision to Seek Membership of the Agency
Director-General Adnan Z. Amin welcomes Brazil’s decision to initiate the process of joining IRENA- February 2018
Renewables and Improved Cooling Technologies Key to Reducing India's Water Use
New IRENA-WRI analysis finds that urgent action can significantly lower intensities of water withdrawal and consumption, while substantially reducing carbon emissions intensity by 2030.- January 2018
New Global Commission to Examine Geopolitics of Energy Transformation
IRENA Commission to analyse how energy transformation driven by renewables will impact foreign policies and geopolitics- January 2018
ADFD Approves USD25 Million for Solar PV Projects in Mauritius and Rwanda
Projects selected via IRENA/ADFD Project Facility will support poverty alleviation through renewable energy.- January 2018
Onshore Wind Power Now as Affordable as Any Other Source, Solar to Halve by 2020
The new IRENA cost report finds all renewable technologies will be competitive by 2020. The cost of generating power from onshore wind has fallen by around a quarter since 2010, with solar photovoltaic (PV) electricity costs falling by 73 per cent in that time, according to the analysis.- January 2018