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Beyond decarbonisation, many industries are looking into other benefits of using more renewable energy, as they can offer myriad benefits to industries around the world.

In remote areas, decentralised renewable energy provides electricity access while creating jobs, generating income and strengthening local economies.

Adopting the circular economy (reduce, reuse, recycle) for end-of-life management of solar PV panels is crucial to prevent, minimise, and reutilise waste streams from decommissioned solar panels.

IRENA, the Global Geothermal Alliance and the Government of El Salvador convened a two-part webinar series to examine how Latin America can scale geothermal energy for energy security, clean energy transition, and sustainable economic development.

This call for renewable energy projects intends to support ongoing efforts by Latin American and Caribbean countries to increase the use of renewable energy to address the rising demand for energy, diversify their energy mix, support economic growth and meet climate objectives.

As countries navigate distinct energy realities, renewable energy is emerging as a common solution to challenges spanning energy access, affordability, security and industrial competitiveness, with IRENA's regional and country-level assessments guiding local action that drives global progress.

The Renewable Energy Statistics 2026 released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) today shows that renewable electricity generation grew by 9.8% in 2024 — significantly higher than the growth rate recorded in 2023.

Renewable power generation costs are stabilising, but they remain the most cost-competitive source of new electricity generation.

Renewable power costs remain low, making renewables the cheapest source of new electricity in most markets and further strengthening their cost advantage over fossil fuels.