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USD 480 Billion Fossil-Fuel Costs Avoided by Renewable Energy Boom in 2025

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

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.

655 million people still living without electricity underscore urgent need to deliver on universal energy access target

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT

At a time when energy security and affordability have risen to the top of the development agenda, 655 million people globally still lack access to electricity, and two billion use polluting fuels and technologies for cooking putting their health and well-being at risk.

IRENA Joins Leaders’ Call to Accelerate Electrification in Response to Energy Crisis

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Speaking at the Global Energy Transition and Electrification Summit during London Climate Action Week 2026, IRENA Director-General Francesco La Camera welcomed global efforts to accelerate electrification as a key driver of the energy transition.

Utilities Unite to Tackle Grid Supply Chain Challenges

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Global utilities and leading power sector equipment manufacturers have come together to lay out a series of steps to help ensure the global grid supply chains can keep pace with soaring demand.

How Domestic Renewables Strengthen Energy Security

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT

As renewable capacity reaches record levels, domestic renewable energy, storage and resilient supply chains are strengthening energy security by reducing exposure to fossil-fuel imports, price shocks and supply disruptions.

IRENA Supports COP31 Presidency’s Push to Raise Global Electrification to 35% by 2035

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Speaking to delegates at the Bonn Climate Change Conference today, IRENA’s Director-General Francesco La Camera welcomed the call by the COP31 President-Designate for a collective global electrification target of 35% by 2035.

Etihad Credit Insurance Joins ETAF’s USD 4.15 Billion Funding Capacity as 15th Member

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) signed a collaborative partnership agreement with Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI), the UAE’s Federal export credit company.

31st IRENA Council Ushers New Era of Global Energy Transition

Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The thirty-first Council meeting of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) starts today in a hybrid format.

Electrification to Lead the Next Phase of Energy Transition

Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Rising geopolitical tensions, surging energy demand and growing fossil fuel market volatility are reshaping the global energy landscape, opening a new phase of the global energy transition centered on electrification, renewable power and the accelerated transition away from fossil fuels.

WIPO and IRENA Launch Patent Landscape Report on Decarbonizing Heavy-Duty Road Transport

Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Analysis of patent data in decarbonizing trucks and buses highlights the rapid technological progress in this area and the infrastructure and policy gaps that must be addressed to make it sustainable.

24/7 Renewables Outcompete Fossil Fuels on Costs

Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Solar and wind energy paired with battery storage are reliable and already today deliver cost-effective, round-the-clock electricity, according to a new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).

Moving from Energy Crisis to Energy Security with Renewables

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The strategic deployment of renewables has provided enhanced resilience in the face of the current energy crisis by a number of countries, according to a new policy advisory from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).

The 4th NewGen Renewable Energy Accelerator Opens Its Doors to Young Innovators

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) launches the fourth edition of the NewGen Renewable Energy Accelerator, inviting young entrepreneurs worldwide to develop innovative renewable energy and climate solutions.

Near-700 GW Surge in 2025 Proves Renewable Energy Resilience

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

2025 saw total renewable power capacity reach 5 149 gigawatts (GW) after the addition of 692 GW, or a 15.5% of annual increase, according to new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).

Scaling Up Clean Cooking Solutions Requires Affordable Finance and Pragmatic Approach

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Scaling up clean cooking solutions requires increased and better-targeted financing, alongside pragmatic strategies that reflect local realities, to expand access, improve public health and support a sustainable energy transition.

How Auctions Can Distribute Risks More Equitably and Maximise Benefits

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Renewable energy auctions are the leading procurement method globally, but their design in emerging markets often shifts financial risks onto governments, making smarter auction design essential to distributing risks more equitably and delivering broader socio-economic benefits.