IRENA Events

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.

Eastern Africa Regional Model Analysis & Planning Support Programme: Workshop 5

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT

IRENA completes Phase I of its Eastern Africa energy modelling programme, training 45+ power planning experts across 13 EAPP countries to drive harmonised, data-driven regional electricity planning aligned with AfSEM, CMP, and Mission 300.

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.

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

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT

IRENA Insights - Energy Transition Assessment for Chad

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.