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
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
Accelerating renewable mini-grid deployment: A study on the Philippines
Consultations in the Philippines have called for “establishing an enabling environment for mini-grids” to expand energy access and increase national energy security based on renewable sources and technologies. This study makes recommendations to accelerate the development of renewable mini-grids in the country.
- October 2017
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- Off-grid for Energy Access, Policy
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- English
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- Philippines
Renewable Energy and Jobs – Annual Review 2017
This report presents the status of renewable energy employment, both by technology and in selected countries, over the past year. In this fourth edition, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) finds that renewable energy employed 9.8 million people around the world in 2016 – a 1.1% increase over 2015.
- May 2017
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- Benefits, Policy
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- English
Accelerating Off-grid Renewable Energy: Key Findings and Recommendations from IOREC 2016
The business case for off-grid renewables as a means to expand rural electricity access keeps growing stronger, thanks to steady cost reductions and technological innovation. Yet further accelerating the growth of either mini-grid or stand-alone solutions will depend also on stable policies and regulations, along with dedicated funds and de-risking instruments for renewables.
- January 2017
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- Off-grid for Energy Access, Policy
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- English
Policies and regulations for private sector renewable energy mini-grids
The report examines the specificities of mini-grids connected to solar, biomass, wind and small hydropower, or some combination of these with other energy sources, and discusses the key factors influencing investors in mini-grid projects.
- September 2016
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- Policy
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- English
Renewable Energy and Jobs – Annual Review 2016
Renewable Energy and Jobs – Annual Review presents the status of renewable energy employment, both by technology and in selected countries, over the past year. In this third edition, IRENA estimates that renewable energy employed 8.1 million people around the world in 2015 (excluding large hydropower). This is a 5% increase from the number reported the previous year. In...
- May 2016
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- Benefits, Policy
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- English