Renewable energy auctions in Japan: Context, design and results
As Japan moves away from nuclear power plants, it has turned to renewables to diversify its energy mix. Auctions have emerged as a key policy tool for the transition.
- January 2021
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- Energy Transition, Policy
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- English
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- Japan
Renewables Readiness Assessment: Republic of Azerbaijan
As Azerbaijan seeks to diversify its economy, a renewable-based energy system would offer socio-economic benefits, introduce innovative technologies, and provide viable low-carbon solutions.
- March 2020
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- Policy, Finance & Investment
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- English
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- Azerbaijan
Renewables Readiness Assessment: Republic of Azerbaijan
As Azerbaijan seeks to diversify its economy, a renewable-based energy system would offer socio-economic benefits, introduce innovative technologies, and provide viable low-carbon solutions.
- December 2019
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- Energy Transition
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- English
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- Azerbaijan
Renewables Readiness Assessment: Kingdom of Bhutan
Bhutan prioritises sustainable development and environmental conservation alongside economic growth. As the country develops, a diversified mix of renewables can support growth and improve people’s livelihoods.
- December 2019
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- Energy Transition
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- English
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- Bhutan
Zhangjiakou Energy Transformation Strategy 2050
The municipal authorities for Zhangjiakou City, in co-operation with the China National Renewable Energy Centre (CNREC) and IRENA, have adopted an ambitious 30-year roadmap to phase out coal-fired power generation and scale up solar and wind power instead.
- November 2019
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- Energy Transition
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- English
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- China
Thailand power system flexibility assessment
A FlexTool study on Thailand's power system suggests cost-efficient investment options and provides a sensitivity analysis to find ways to reach high shares of renewables.
- May 2019
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- Energy Transition
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- English
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- Thailand
Measurement and estimation of off-grid solar, hydro and biogas energy
This report explains how IRENA approached the challenges of data collection to produce the estimates of off-grid energy production and use. An overview of the data collected and detailed tables are provided.
- December 2018
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- Statistics, Off-grid for Energy Access
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- English
Renewables Readiness Assessment: Pakistan
This report identifies key actions to accelerate renewable energy deployment. The report presents options to strengthen Pakistan’s policy, regulatory and institutional framework for renewables.
- April 2018
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- Energy Transition
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- English
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- Pakistan
Renewable Energy Market Analysis: Southeast Asia
This regional market analysis examines the challenges of economic and population growth, the need to boost energy supply, and growing environmental and energy security concerns.
- January 2018
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- Energy Transition
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- English
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- Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia
Water Use in India’s Power Generation: Impact of renewables and improved cooling technologies to 2030
This study analyses the prospective impact of renewable energy deployment, along with recently mandated changes to power plant cooling systems, on water use in India’s electricity sector.
- January 2018
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- Heating & Cooling, Power
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- English
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- India