Renewable Energy Market Analysis: GCC 2019
This report explores the prospects for renewables to diversify national economies and the combined GCC energy mix, while helping the region meet climate goals and contribute to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
- January 2019
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- Energy Transition, Policy
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- English
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- Bahrain, Kuwait
Renewable Energy: A Gender Perspective
This report examines the question of gender equity throughout sector. Building on a ground-breaking survey, it finds that much remains to be done to boost women’s participation and allow talents to be fully utilised.
- January 2019
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- Policy, Energy Transition
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- English
Off-grid renewable energy solutions to expand electricity access: An opportunity not to be missed
This brief takes stock of the opportunity at hand – detailing the dynamism and the innovations in the off-grid renewable energy sector. Building on IRENA’s growing body of work on the topic, it highlights the latest trends and advances, including innovations in delivery and financing models.
- January 2019
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- Off-grid for Energy Access, Finance & Investment
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- English
Sustainable Rural Bioenergy Solutions in Sub-Saharan Africa: A collection of good practices
This collection aims to provide a reference for policy makers and practitioners working to scale up bioenergy in rural areas of sub-Saharan Africa. Energy, agriculture, forestry, environment, finance and business experts all seek for solutions to provide energy and also enhance food security, social welfare and environmental sustainability.
- January 2019
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- Benefits, Off-grid for Energy Access
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- English
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- Angola, Benin
Scaling up renewables in cities: Opportunities for municipal governments
Case studies prepared by IRENA in collaboration with ICLEI (Local Governments for Sustainability) and the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) review crucial aspects of the urban energy transition.
- December 2018
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- Benefits, Transport
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- English
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- Argentina, Australia
Policies and regulations for renewable energy mini-grids
Countries have adopted varied approaches to mini-grid development, aiming to extend energy access to underserved communities. But existing regulations are often inadequate to make the best use of renewables.
- October 2018
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- Off-grid for Energy Access, Policy
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- English
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- Cambodia, Indonesia
Offshore innovation widens renewable energy options
Data and research confirm rapid capacity growth, cost and performance improvements, increasing technological sophistication and the need for standardisation to expand offshore wind and ocean energy.
- September 2018
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- Energy Transition, Policy
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- English
Renewable energy auctions:
Cases from sub-Saharan Africa
Auctions can help countries across sub-Saharan Africa achieve record-low prices for solar and wind power. Five countries have run renewable energy auctions, while at least 15 more are developing such programmes.
- April 2018
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- Policy, Finance & Investment
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- English
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- South Africa, Uganda
Renewable Energy Policies in a Time of Transition
This report, prepared jointly by IRENA, the IEA and REN21, identifies key barriers and highlights policy options to boost renewable energy deployment.
- April 2018
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- Policy, Heating & Cooling
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- English
Renewable Energy Prospects for the European Union
This REmap study, prepared in co-operation with the European Commission, identifies cost-effective renewable energy options for all EU Member States, spanning a wide range of sectors and technologies.
- February 2018
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- Energy Transition, Policy
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- English, French