Research

Global data report on renewable energy capacity and consumption are produced by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). Data sets for actual power generation from 2012 to 2020, power generation capacity from 2012 to 2022, and renewable energy balances for more than 150 nations and regions from 2019 to 2020 are all included in Renewable […]

IEA has published a report on the global EV market. In this report, IEA has highlighted how the EV market is growing around the globe. As per the report, electric vehicle sales around the globe are rising and breaking all the previous sales records. On the other hand, the EV charging infrastructure is not growing […]

In this special report on Solar PV supply chains, the IEA has used inputs from global participants to  highlight how the market has an unusual level of concentration in China presently. For solar PV supply chains, that is a dangerous situation to be in, as price volatility seen since 2020 has demonstrated. With concentration on […]

Renewable Energy Statistics 2021 by IRENA provides data sets on the power-generation capacity for 2011-2020, actual power generation for 2011-2019, and renewable energy balances for over 130 countries and areas for 2018-2019. Data were obtained from a variety of sources, including an IRENA questionnaire, official national statistics, industry association reports, consultant reports, and news articles. […]

This report sheds light on how solar production estimates are made, the specific challenges faced in estimating solar irradiation in Africa today, and the negative consequences CBE has seen as a result of inaccurate estimates. By highlighting this issue, we aim to begin a broader conversation about how to raise the C&I industry standard for […]

This report from IRENA aims to expand policy makers’ understanding of the steps needed to develop a local market for solar water heaters, and the existing capabilities that can be leveraged to do so. This report highlights opportunities to create local value by setting up a domestic industry around solar water heater. Heating and cooling […]

Solar photovoltaics (PV) has become a mainstay of low-carbon sustainable energy strategies, with the cost of electricity generated by PV plants declining by 77% between 2010 and 2018. Trade and the globalization of the solar PV market have been major factors driving the decrease in technology prices as manufacturers are able to source goods and […]

Irena’s World Energy Transitions Outlook outlines a pathway for the world to achieve the Paris Agreement goals and halt the pace of climate change by transforming the global energy landscape. This report presents options to limit global temperature rise to 1.5°C and bring CO2 emissions to net-zero by 2050, offering high-level insights on technology choices, […]

The report developed by International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) provides insights on various emerging offshore renewable energy technologies and their underlying potential. The report includes 50 concrete actions that G20 countries may consider while defining their national strategies for offshore renewables. Suggested actions include strengthening an oceans governance according to the UN Law of the […]