Hydrogen Economy Hints at New Global Power Dynamics: IRENA Updated On Mon, Jan 17th, 2022 by Saurenergy Rapid growth of the global hydrogen economy can bring significant geoeconomic and geopolitical shifts giving rise to a wave of new interdependencies, according to new analysis by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). Geopolitics of the Energy Transformation: The Hydrogen Factor sees hydrogen changing the geography of energy trade and regionalising energy relations, hinting at […] Read more
Renewable energy statistics 2021 Updated On Mon, Aug 9th, 2021 by Saurenergy 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. […] Read more
RE Benefits: Leveraging Local Capacity for Solar Water Heaters Updated On Fri, Aug 6th, 2021 by Saurenergy 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 […] Read more
Trading into Bright Energy Future: The Case for Open, High-Quality Solar PV Markets Updated On Fri, Aug 6th, 2021 by Saurenergy 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 […] Read more
Denmark Leads in Share of RE Production, India Yet To Break Into Top 15 Updated On Mon, Jul 19th, 2021 by Saurenergy Wind and solar produced 2,435 TWh of electricity in 2020, providing almost a tenth of the world’s electricity. While European countries like Denmark, Ireland, and Germany are leading among the world’s top 15 producers, India is not part of his group. Even though India’s renewable energy capacity is being added to each year, with the […] Read more
IRENA Members contribute to G20 Action Agenda on Offshore RE Updated On Wed, Jun 9th, 2021 by Saurenergy On the occasion of the 2021 World Ocean Day, celebrated yesterday, over 70 IRENA members and private sector representatives came together in a Collaborative Framework on Ocean Energy and Offshore Renewables to accelerate the deployment of ocean technologies worldwide. Energy from the sea and through offshore renewables is increasingly recognised as significant climate solution for […] Read more
IRENA Members embrace framework on Just & Inclusive Energy Transition Updated On Mon, May 31st, 2021 by Saurenergy Representatives from over 50 IRENA member countries gathered for the first meeting of the Collaborative Framework for Just and Inclusive Energy Transitions. The meeting took place during the last week’s IRENA Council and was co-facilitated by the United States and South Africa. As IRENA members are stepping up action to meet global climate objectives and […] Read more
IRENA and Siemens Energy Sign Partnership Agreement Updated On Tue, May 25th, 2021 by Saurenergy The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has today signed a partnership agreement with Siemens Energy aimed at advancing the global energy transition. Under the agreement, the organisations will strengthen collaboration on the application of technology to advance and deepen the transition to renewable energy around the world. The wide-ranging scope of collaboration extends to a […] Read more
Council Meets with Spotlight on Energy Transition & Food Systems: IRENA Updated On Fri, May 21st, 2021 by Saurenergy The 21st meeting of the Council will be held virtually on 25th and 26th May More than 280 representatives from 96 countries will gather virtually to attend the 21st Council of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), next week as countries continue to calibrate energy policy in line with the achievement of sustainable development goals […] Read more
