IRENA Events

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.

REPowering for Tripling: Advancing Wind Energy

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT

IRENA's Coalition for Action presented findings from its upcoming wind repowering report, outlining policy, grid, and economic measures to unlock investment in nearly 178 GW of aging onshore wind capacity and accelerate the global tripling target.

IRENA at the London Climate Action Week 2026

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

During London Climate Action Week 2026, IRENA will advance international partnerships and accelerate the global energy transition, highlighting electrification, energy security and global grid supply chains.

Unlocking Geothermal Energy in Latin America: From Resource Potential to Practical Applications

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:00:00 GMT

This workshop will bring together policymakers, industry actors, financial institutions, and development partners to advance geothermal energy knowledge and accelerate its deployment across Latin America in support of the region's energy transition and long-term energy security.

Geothermal-Based Hybrid Clean Heating Systems – Technologies and Regional Practices

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

This invite-only webinar will explore how hybrid clean heating systems can be designed and deployed more effectively, drawing on international best practices and China's experience in integrating geothermal resources with solar energy and waste heat recovery.

Green Data Centre, a global definition by IRENA - Members' workshop

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT

This workshop will bring together IRENA Members and key stakeholders to exchange views on a proposed internationally usable definition of a "Green Data Centre" and its applicability across different market and regulatory contexts.

IRENA at the United Nations High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development 2026

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:11:00 GMT

At UN HLPF 2026, IRENA will advance the global review of SDG 7 and accelerate action on affordable and clean energy, championing electrification, demand-side flexibility and international partnerships to deliver the 2030 Agenda.

Financing the Future of Hydropower: Unlocking Stalled Capacity and Untapped Resources

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT

IRENA Insights

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Every other week, presenters from one of IRENA’s teams – either alone or together with invited guests – will provide focused insights into opportunities, trends, best practices and innovative solutions to address challenges, signpost further sources of more in-depth information and provide an opportunity to engage with IRENA’s experts through Q&A sessions.

IRENA-UNEZA-APRA-APUA Capacity Building Programme

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:30:00 GMT

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), as Secretariat of the Accelerated Partnership for Renewables in Africa (APRA) and coordinator of the Utilities for Net Zero Alliance (UNEZA), organised a capacity-building day on energy transition and renewable energy during the 60th Annual General Meetings of the Association of Power Utilities of Africa (APUA).

IRENA at the 81st United Nations General Assembly / Climate Week NYC

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 13:30:00 GMT

During the 81st United Nations General Assembly and Climate Week NYC, IRENA will advance progress and discuss the opportunities and challenges of accelerating electrification to meet 35% of energy demand with electricity by 2035.

Central America and the Caribbean Investment Forum 2026

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT

The Central America and the Caribbean Energy Transition Investment Forum is being co-hosted by the Government of the Dominican Republic and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, on 5, 6 and 8 October 2026, to accelerate the development and implementation of energy transition projects across Central America and the Caribbean.

Energy Planning Week 2026

Tue, 01 Dec 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Co-hosted by IRENA and GET.Transform, Energy Planning Week 2026 is the inaugural convening that brings the planning community together to translate political commitments into the scenarios, roadmaps and investment-ready projects that make them real.