International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)

📢 IRENA Innovation Week is coming soon! 🗓️ 10-13 June 2025 This year, #IIW25 will bring together industry representatives, academia, youth, and policymakers to discuss cutting-edge innovations that accelerate the global #EnergyTransition and promote sustainable development—powered by #renewables and digitalisation technologies. The Innovation Week 2025 will explore two pivotal streams: 🔹 Infrastructure for Tripling Renewables – Closing infrastructure gaps, leveraging digitalisation, and securing supply chains for global renewable growth. 🔹 Renewable Solutions for Sustainable Development – Advancing resilient power systems, energy communities, and bioenergy for economic growth. 📌 Register your interest now: https://lnkd.in/dmQtDSn

As one of the partners of ESMAP - Energy Sector Management Assistance Program’s SRMI, International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is pleased to share that the tendering course provided by SRMI partners as part of the capacity building support last October has resulted in a tangible action by #BurkinaFaso. The Ministry of Energy, Mines, and Quarries of Burkina Faso is now launching a tender for the first phase of the regional solar parks; a 75 MWp solar park in Konean and a 45 MWp solar park in Kouritenga. This is a significant step to scale up the country’s #renewableenergy deployment. Qualification submission closes by 26 May 2025: https://lnkd.in/eVcekFdM

Aluminium is vital in everyday life and is also used in #cleanenergy technologies such as #solar panels and electric vehicles. Yet, its production remains emissions intensive. International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)'s new report, explores key pillars to decarbonise the aluminium production. This includes integrating #renewableenergy into emissions-intensive aluminium production processes. The report also draws attention to the progress the aluminium industry has made to decarbonise and suggests key areas of actions moving forward. Read the report: https://lnkd.in/gvScv_2F International Aluminium Institute

Why do many #renewableenergy projects stall before takeoff? 🚧💡 Lack of project development financing is a major barrier to energy transitions, especially in developing economies. Without early-stage funding for feasibility studies, design, and permitting, projects remain non-bankable. Our latest article explores the financing gap and how platforms like ETAF are bridging it. Read more 🔽 https://lnkd.in/gpCstz-z

Why is climate finance a game changer for developing economies? 💰 In our latest conversation, Erick Ruiz Araya, Deputy Director at International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), sheds light on the critical role of climate finance in accelerating the #energytransition in emerging markets. He also shares how IRENA's Energy Transition Accelerator Financing (ETAF) platform is enabling public-private collaboration to de-risk #renewableenergy investments—a key step toward unlocking clean energy potential where it’s needed most. Watch the full episode: bit.ly/41YEamV Tune in now 👇 🎧

How is the Energy Transition Accelerator Financing (ETAF) platform helping developing countries bridge the financing gap in the #energytransition? With limited access to affordable capital, many regions struggle to scale up their #renewableenergy ambitions. The upcoming episode of the IRENA Podcast will take a closer look at how ETAF is addressing these challenges—mobilising investment, unlocking opportunities, and supporting projects that bring clean energy to the communities that need it most. Stay tuned 🎧

#DYK? Achieving the global goal to #3xRenewables by 2030 requires massive investments, yet financing remains deeply unequal. While capital flows heavily into a few major markets, underserved communities in the #GlobalSouth struggle to access the resources needed to scale up #renewableenergy deployment. Bridging this gap is not just about climate action—it’s about ensuring sustainable development, energy security, and economic opportunities for all. https://lnkd.in/gv-cArTX Stay tuned for the upcoming episode of The IRENA Podcast as we explore how international collaboration, policy innovation, and financial mechanisms can drive a more equitable mobilisation of funds.

#Renewable power investments in #Africa declined by almost half between 2022 and 2023, highlighting a growing disparity in the global energy transition. While 84% of investments were concentrated in #China, the #EU, and the #US, many regions with immense renewable potential continue to face financial barriers. Strengthening international collaboration, mobilizing development finance, and creating enabling policies will be key to channeling funds in emerging markets. The world cannot afford to leave anyone behind. Learn more about the alarming disparities: bit.ly/3UuUgR5

Despite record-breaking growth in #renewableenergy, the transition remains deeply uneven. The #GlobalSouth, home to immense renewable potential and growing energy demand, receives only 10% of global investments. This disparity threatens progress toward a just and inclusive #energytransition. To bridge the gap, stronger international collaboration is needed—leveraging development finance, multilateral cooperation, and targeted policies to unlock investments where they are needed most. International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) calls for urgent action. Explore the latest insights in our report: bit.ly/43wt1eh

Did you subscribe yet? International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)'s latest newsletter edition features: ✅ Key insights from Renewables Capacity Statistics 2025 ✅ Transformative partnerships driving sustainable development in Small Island Developing States ✅ IRENA’s presence at the Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue 2025 ✅ The AFID Enterprise Twinning Platform and other groundbreaking initiatives 📌 Read it here: bit.ly/43z7qlg