IRENA Events

Global Landscape of Energy Transition Finance 2025

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 14:00:00 GMT

This webinar, hosted by IRENA and the Climate Policy Initiative, presented the key findings of the 'Global Landscape of Energy Transition Finance' report, analysing investment trends and discussed the role of international cooperation and impact-based financing in addressing persistent funding gaps and regional disparities.

From Prediction to Power: Applying Weather, Climate Forecasting, and AI in Renewable Energy

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 09:30:00 GMT

Held at Abu Dhabi's National Center of Meteorology on 26 January 2026, this event will explore how weather forecasting, climate prediction, and artificial intelligence can enhance renewable energy systems, featuring expert discussions and a guided tour of the facility

Rwanda National Model Analysis & Planning Support Programme Workshop 4 – SPLAT-MESSAGE

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT

The final virtual workshop of the Rwanda National Model Analysis and Planning Support Programme brought together national modelling teams and technical partners to finalise power supply scenarios and advance the update of Rwanda's Least Cost Power Development Plan using the SPLAT-MESSAGE platform.

Additional Council Meeting

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Following the Assembly, an Additional Council meeting will be convened on 29 January 2026 to elect the Council officials and appoint the members and alternates of the Director-General Selection Committee (DGSC).

Capacity-Building Workshop on Mini-Grid Tender Preparation in Ghana

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:00:00 GMT

This workshop aims to strengthen the capacity of local solar and renewable energy EPC contractors in Ghana to create a strong pipeline of competitive mini-grid tenders.

IRENA Flexibility Analysis & Planning Support Programme

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:00:00 GMT

This online training equips Zimbabwe with FlexTool methodology to assess power system flexibility and strengthen renewable energy integration planning.

Co-creating a Policy and Action Agenda for Sustainable Charcoal Transitions

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 09:00:00 GMT

The workshop will bring together policymakers, researchers, practitioners, financiers, and civil society to develop a shared agenda for sustainable charcoal and clean cooking in sub-Saharan Africa.

Sixth Meeting of the Collaborative Framework on Project Facilitation and Support

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:00:00 GMT

The sixth meeting of IRENA's Collaborative Framework on Project Facilitation and Support will convene governments and stakeholders to discuss project bankability, technical assistance and financing platforms like CIP and ETAF to accelerate renewable energy deployment in emerging markets and developing economies.

Success Stories in Solar-powered Agriculture

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:00:00 GMT

This webinar marked the launch of the Coalition for Action's latest report Solar-powered Agri-food Systems: Seven Success Stories, bringing together energy and agriculture stakeholders to explore case studies on agrivoltaics, business models, financing mechanisms and enabling policies for scaling renewable energy in agriculture.

Senegal Masterplan Development Support Programme – Phase 2 Training course 5: OnSSET

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 09:00:00 GMT

IRENA, GIZ and Senegal’s Ministry of Energy, Petroleum and Mines held a final training workshop on advanced electrification modelling and scenario optimisation, strengthening national capacity for integrated energy planning under the Senegal Masterplan Development Support Programme.

IRENA SolarCity Simulator – The Bahamas

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 09:00:00 GMT

On February 24, 2026, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) organised a virtual capacity development workshop titled “SolarCity simulator – A Web Application to assess the potential for installing rooftop solar photovoltaic systems in The Bahamas”.

Unlocking the Value of LDES Webinar Series – Part Two: Market Design, Policy Signals and the Path to Deployment for Long Duration Energy Storage

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:30:00 GMT

IRENA and the LDES Council hosted the second webinar in a three-part series, examining how market design, policy frameworks and investment signals can accelerate the deployment of Long Duration Energy Storage to support renewable integration and reliable power systems.

Virtual Workshop – Energy Storage Systems in the Sultanate of Oman

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT

This IRENA workshop brings together key stakeholders to explore how energy storage systems can enable renewable energy integration, enhance power system flexibility and reliability, and inform policy and investment decisions supporting the energy transition.

Workshop: Investment opportunities for Utility-scale solar and wind areas: Angola

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) will host a virtual capacity development workshop on April 21, 2026, to present its Angola zoning assessment and explore investment opportunities for utility-scale solar PV and onshore wind energy.

Toward Ocean Energy Readiness in Indian Ocean Rim Association Member States

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

This two-part webinar series introduces offshore renewable and ocean energy technologies and explores global experiences to support policymakers and stakeholders in SIDS and Indian Ocean countries in advancing the blue economy, strengthening energy security, and building climate resilience.

Meeting of the Collaborative Framework on Just and Inclusive Energy Transitions: Supporting Sustainable Industrialisation and Inclusive Value Chain Creation

Tue, 05 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT

The virtual meeting of International Renewable Energy Agency’s Collaborative Framework on Just and Inclusive Energy Transitions will convene stakeholders to share lessons on local value creation, (re)industrialisation and inclusive value chains, and examine policies to strengthen economic resilience amid the energy crisis.

Clean Cooking Investments: Data gaps and priorities for SDG7 progress

Wed, 13 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT

This webinar gathered governments, investors, data agencies, and donors to address investment data gaps in clean cooking, align tracking methodologies, and identify priorities for collaboration to advance Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG 7) — ensuring affordable, reliable, and modern energy access for all.

Meeting of the Collaborative Framework on Enhancing Dialogue on High Shares of Renewables in Energy Systems: Workstream on Integrated Energy System Planning with focus on Unlocking Stranded GWs

Mon, 18 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT

The virtual meeting of the International Renewable Energy Agency’s Collaborative Framework on High Shares of Renewables will convene stakeholders to share experiences on overcoming grid integration challenges, unlocking stranded renewable capacity, and advancing planning, policy, and innovative solutions for large-scale clean energy deployment.

Thirty-First Meeting of the IRENA Council

Wed, 20 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT

The thirty-first meeting of the IRENA Council will be held in hybrid format from 21 to 22 May 2026, with related meetings taking place on 20 May 2026.

Central Asia Energy Transition Investment Forum

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMT

IRENA's Central Asia Energy Transition Investment Forum, taking place June 1-2, 2026 in Baku, Azerbaijan, gathers governments, financiers, and project developers to accelerate renewable energy deployment and unlock investment opportunities across Central Asia under the APRECA initiative.

Regional Dialogues on Planning-to-Investment — Latin America and the Caribbean

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT

This webinar will bring together governments, investors, data agencies, and donors to address investment data gaps in clean cooking, align tracking methodologies, and identify priorities for collaboration to advance Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG 7) — ensuring affordable, reliable, and modern energy access for all.