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A Just, Inclusive Transition Requires Workforce Readiness and Diversity
The joint IRENA-ILO report assesses impacts of the 1.5°C Scenario under which renewable energy jobs would rise from today’s 12.7 million to 38.2 million in 2030.
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Energy Transition Holds Key to Tackle Global Energy and Climate Crisis
World Energy Transitions Outlook outlines priority actions till 2030 to keep 1.5°C alive; calls on governments to fast-track energy transition for more energy security, resilience, and affordable energy for all.
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Renewable Energy Jobs Hit 12.7 Million Globally
New report confirms growth in renewable jobs despite multiple crises and calls for targeted industrial strategies to create stable supply chains and ‘good jobs’.
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IRENA – Barefoot College Partnership Leaves Rural Footprint with Skilled Energy Champions
Under the agreement, the Solar Mama programme will be linked to the IRENA-supported Entrepreneurship Support Facility programme for mentorship, peer-to-peer learning and enterprise twinning.
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A Gender Perspective on Solar Employment
IRENA’s new report, Solar PV: A Gender Perspective, finds that women fare best in solar PV manufacturing, representing 47% of the workforce.
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Site-Specific Assessment of Bioenergy Potential is Now Possible with IRENA's Bioenergy Simulator
The Bioenergy Simulator is a web-based geospatial tool that allows users to understand bioenergy potential and related issues in a specific selected area.
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Solar PV Employs More Women Than Any Renewables
New IRENA report shows that solar PV industry has the highest share of full-time women employees, reaching 40% in 2021.
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Let’s Not Forget, People Power Energy
In a world so rich in innovation and technology, it is easy to forget just how important people are to progress and development.
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Women Entrepreneurs Invited to Be in the Vanguard of Africa’s Energy Transition
The Renewable Energy Entrepreneurship Support Facility is currently inviting its third cohort of entrepreneurs in particular women, with a focus in clean cooking access.
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Renewables Take Lion’s Share of Global Power Additions in 2021
New data released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) shows that renewable energy continued to grow and gain momentum despite global uncertainties.
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Renewable-based Pathway Key to Palau’s Welfare
A new report by IRENA explains how Palau can achieve its target of 100 percent renewables by 2050 through increased deployment of renewables.
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Twelfth IRENA Assembly to Build Energy Transition Momentum Post-COP26
Virtual Assembly to drive an ‘action agenda’ into 2022 and beyond.
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