IRENA Releases Renewable Capacity Statistics 2022
Global RE Generation Capacity Exceeded 3 TW In 2021 With Solar Accounting For 849 GW
Thursday, 14 Apr 2022
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) counts the world to have a total renewable energy generation capacity of 3,064 GW at the end of 2021.
IRENA: Expand Solar PV To 5.2 TW By 2030
IRENA Report Calls For ‘At Least’ 800 GW Annual RE Capacity Addition Through 2030, To Fulfil 1.5°C Scenario
Tuesday, 29 Mar 2022
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) says now is the time to move faster to a clean energy system if the world is to achieve limit global temperatures to 1.5°C scenario, with complete decarbonization for the global electricity sector by.
180 GW RE Potential For Central America
IRENA Pins Central America’s Solar & Wind Potential To 30 GW By 2050 Under Decarbonization Strategy
Thursday, 17 Mar 2022
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) recommends Central America to adopt a decarbonized pathway to increase the renewables share in the energy mix of the region to 91% by 2050.
Botswana Announces Solar PV Tender
Botswana Power Corporation Seeking Proposals For 6 Solar PV Projects
Tuesday, 18 Jan 2022
State owned electricity utility of Botswana, the Botswana Power Corporation (BPC) has launched a tender seeking proposals from interested companies for the development of 6 solar PV power plants in the African nation.
Latin America PV News Snippets
Costa Rica’s Decarbonization Efforts Backed By IRENA… & More
Wednesday, 08 Dec 2021
IRENA to back Costa Rica’s decarbonization efforts: The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has signed an agreement with the Government of Costa Rica to strengthen the country’s decarbonization plans and boost renewable energy project financing.
IRENA & WTO Bat For Trade-Led Deployment Of Solar PV
Open Trade Policies & Harmonized Product Standards Needed To Support Solar PV Technology Deployment, Enabling World’s Economic Recovery From COVID-19 Pandemic: IRENA & WTO Report
Monday, 02 Aug 2021
This pie chart here shows the 10 largest exporters of PV components and related machinery in 2019 to the rest of the world, manifesting the global nature of solar PV technology related trade, as shown in the IRENA and WTO report.
IRENA: Renewable Energy To Employ 43 Million By 2050
Renewables Based Energy Systems & Efficient Technologies ‘Only Way’ For A ‘Fighting Chance’ Of Limiting Global Warming To 1.5°C By 2050, Says IRENA In World Energy Transitions Outlook Report
Thursday, 01 Jul 2021
In March 2021, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) offered a preview of its World Energy Transitions Outlook report, stressing that enhancing renewable energy capacity of the world 10-fold, from 2,800 GW in 2020 to a cumulative of 27,70.
RE Promises Major Cost Savings To Pursue Net Zero Aim
IRENA Report Claims Solar PV Power Generation Costs Dropped 7% Annually In 2020; Says Low-Cost Renewables Build Strong Business Case For World To ‘Power Past Coal’ To A Net Zero Economy
Friday, 25 Jun 2021
According to the IRENA report, in 2020 solar PV’s total cost came down by 7% YoY, along with other renewables, and with competitive auctions the prices are coming down further, especially for solar PV and onshore wind which undercut even the cheapest new coal option without any financial support.
Renewables For UN Peacekeeping Missions
IRENA To Help United Nations Increase Renewable Energy Share Of Nations Hosting Peacekeeping Missions & Mobilize Private Investment
Friday, 18 Jun 2021
In order to reduce its environmental footprint, the United Nations (UN) has entered a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) to help nations that host UN’s peacekeeping missions boost their renewable energy.
IRENA: World Added 127 GW New Solar Capacity In 2020
IRENA Releases Latest Renewable Capacity Statistics 2021: Of Over 260 GW Renewable Energy Capacity Added Globally In 2020, Solar Power Contributed 127 GW With China Adding 49 GW & Vietnam 11 GW
Tuesday, 06 Apr 2021
With the addition of over 260 GW of new renewable energy capacity in 2020 globally— an annual increase of around 50%—which came despite the economic slowdown due to COVID-19 pandemic, the cumulative installed renewable energy capacity of the world went up to a total of 2,799 GW, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).
IRENA: Albania has 1.07 GW Solar Potential By 2030
Albania Installed Solar PV Capacity Can Grow To Over 1 GW By 2030, According To IRENA’s New Report; Vast Deployment Of Solar & Wind Energy Can Help Improve Country’s Energy Security
Friday, 26 Mar 2021
Together the solar and wind power potential of Albania is estimated at over 7 GW, of which by 2030, it can install 1,074 MW of solar PV capacity by 2030, according to the Renewables Readiness Assessment: The Republic of Albania report.
IRENA Expects 14,000 GW Solar PV By 2050 In New Report
14,000 GW Solar PV & 8,100 GW Offshore 7 Onshore Wind Energy Capacity Imperative For Desired Energy Transition By 2050 To Ensure 1.5°C Limit To Global Warming, Says IRENA
Wednesday, 17 Mar 2021
If the world wants to limit global warming to 1.5°C by 2050, it needs to accelerate the energy transition reaching a net zero status for the energy system.
IRENA & AUC For Renewables In Africa
IRENA & African Union Commission To Help Africa Fight COVID-19 With Focus On Renewable Energy Powering Health Facilities & Associated Services
Friday, 17 Apr 2020
An online meeting between IRENA and the AUC led to both announcing cooperation in the field of renewables deployment in Africa to help the continent fight the pandemic with better equipped and powered health facilities.
70% RE Target By 2030 For 10 LaTam & Caribbean Nations
10 Latin American & Caribbean Nations Pledge 70% Renewable Energy Target Aiming For 312 GW Collective Capacity By 2030 At COP25
Friday, 13 Dec 2019
Helmed by Colombia, by 2030, 10 nations in the Latin American and Caribbean regions will be targeting an individual renewable energy share of 70%.
10 MW Cuban Solar Plant Operational
10 MW Solar Power Plant In Cuba Grid Connected With Abu Dhabi Fund For Development Shelling Out $15 Million Under IRENA/ADFD Project Facility
Tuesday, 09 Jul 2019
The 10 MW Cuban solar power plant has been inaugurated. It was partly financed by ADFD under a IRENA/ADFD facility.
Pakistan’s Cumulative Solar Capacity Tops 1.5 GW
IRENA Pegs Pakistan’s Total Renewable Energy Capacity By 2018-End At Over 13 GW, With Solar Contributing 12% Or More Than 1.5 GW
Sunday, 21 Apr 2019
At the end of 2018, the cumulative installed solar energy capacity of Pakistan had reached 1,568 MW, increasing from 742 MW at the end of 2017, representing an addition of over 800 MW in a single year.
Camera Takes Charge At IRENA
IRENA’s New Director-General Italy’s Francesco La Camera Assumes Office As Adnan Amin Moves Out With Honorary Title Of Director-General Emeritus
Tuesday, 09 Apr 2019
On taking charge of IRENA's top job, agency’s Director-General Francesco La Camera (in the picture) said it is important to accelerate the pace and scope of change in the world with renewables to meet climate objectives.
IRENA To Get New Head
Italy’s Francesco La Camera To Succeed Adnan Z. Amin As IRENA’s Director-General From April 4, 2019 For Next 4 Years
Wednesday, 16 Jan 2019
During his 4-year term as the Director-General, Francesco La Camera (in the picture) will lead IRENA Secretariat and implement the agency’s work program and budget.
IRENA To Help SE Asia Scale Up RE Deployment
International Renewable Energy Agency Signs MoU With Association Of Southeast Asian Nations To Speed Up Deployment & Increase Investment In Renewable Energy, To Bring Socio-Economic Benefits
Monday, 05 Nov 2018
IRENA believes Southeast Asia has the potential to achieve its 23% renewable energy target by 2025, and solar PV can play a significant role in this.
5 MW Solar+Storage Project In Seychelles
Abu Dhabi Future Company Masdar To Build 5 MW Solar PV & 5 MW/3.3 MWh Storage Capacity For Public Utilities Corporation, Seychelles
Monday, 17 Sep 2018
Masdar commissioned the 6 MW Port Victoria Wind Farm in Seychelles in 2013 (in the picture). At the same location, it now will build the 5 MW Romainville Solar PV plant with a battery storage component of 5 MW/3.3 MWh.
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