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Low-cost finance for the energy transition
ViewThis report identifies the pressing need for greater private sector engagement in the financing of energy transition projects, as well as closer public-private collaboration to sustain the net zero pathway.
Energy transition, Finance & investment, Costs, Technology English -
The cost of financing for renewable power
ViewBased on a new, unique dataset from a global survey, this IRENA report presents unprecedented insights on the cost of capital for onshore wind, offshore wind and solar photovoltaic (PV) projects.
Finance & investment, Costs, Technology, Solar energy, Wind energy English -
World Energy Transitions Outlook 2023: 1.5°C Pathway; Preview
ViewThe World Energy Transitions Outlook 2023 Preview offers key insights from the forthcoming IRENA report, providing high-level perspectives on the progress achieved in meeting the goals of the Paris Agreement.
Energy transition, Policy, Planning , Targets & NDCs, Carbon capture, Technology & infrastructure English -
Scaling up investments in ocean energy technologies
ViewThis brief from the Collaborative Framework for Ocean Energy Technologies and Offshore Renewables provides options for scaling up investments in ocean energy, focusing on tidal stream and wave energy technologies.
Energy transition, Ocean English -
Renewable capacity statistics 2023
ViewThis publication presents renewable power generation capacity statistics for the past decade (2013-2022) in trilingual tables.
Energy transition English -
Malaysia energy transition outlook
ViewThe Malaysia energy transition outlook provides a comprehensive, renewables-focused, long-term energy pathway for the transition to a cleaner and more sustainable energy system in Malaysia.
Energy transition, Power system flexibility, Energy efficiency English -
Global landscape of renewable energy finance 2023
ViewGlobal investment in renewables must triple to meet climate and development goals. This report provides recommendations to scale up public funds and channel them more towards developing economies.
Geothermal energy English -
Global geothermal market and technology assessment
ViewThis global assessment provides an overview of developments in the geothermal sector and the factors that will shape the geothermal market in the near future.
Geothermal energy English
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Low-cost finance for the energy transition
ViewThis report identifies the pressing need for greater private sector engagement in the financing of energy transition projects, as well as closer public-private collaboration to sustain the net zero pathway.
Energy transition, Finance & investment, Costs, Technology English -
The cost of financing for renewable power
ViewBased on a new, unique dataset from a global survey, this IRENA report presents unprecedented insights on the cost of capital for onshore wind, offshore wind and solar photovoltaic (PV) projects.
Finance & investment, Costs, Technology, Solar energy, Wind energy English -
IRENA's Energy Transition Support to Strengthen Climate Action
ViewThis report highlights the work done during the NDCs review process, the support offered through its different work packages as well as facilitating Parties and countries with project developments, financing and investment.
Targets & NDCs, Policy, Finance & investment English -
De-Risking Investments in North Macedonia
ViewThis report, developed by IRENA and UNDP under the Climate Promise cooperation framework, aims to support North Macedonia accelerate the implementation of its enhanced NDC.
Targets & NDCs, Policy, Finance & investment, Electrification, Innovation English
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Low-cost finance for the energy transition
ViewThis report identifies the pressing need for greater private sector engagement in the financing of energy transition projects, as well as closer public-private collaboration to sustain the net zero pathway.
Energy transition, Finance & investment, Costs, Technology English -
The cost of financing for renewable power
ViewBased on a new, unique dataset from a global survey, this IRENA report presents unprecedented insights on the cost of capital for onshore wind, offshore wind and solar photovoltaic (PV) projects.
Finance & investment, Costs, Technology, Solar energy, Wind energy English -
Renewable solutions in end-uses: Heat pump costs and markets
ViewThis report provides an overview of heat pump technologies and their applications, discusses building stock and the implications for the use of heat pumps in both new and old buildings and examines recent market developments.
Costs, Stationary Applications Costs English -
Renewable Power Generation Costs in 2021
ViewIRENA's latest global cost study shows how the competitiveness of renewables continued amid the fossil fuel crisis and highlights cost trends for major renewable electricity sources.
Costs, Energy transition, Power Generation Costs English, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish
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Socio-economic footprint of the energy transition: Indonesia
ViewThis report explores the potential socioeconomic impacts of the energy transition in Indonesia.
Socio-economic impact English -
Solar PV: A Gender Perspective
ViewThis report, the third in IRENA’s gender perspective series, examines the participation of women in the solar PV sector.
Socio-economic impact, Energy transition, Gender, Energy & jobs English -
Socio-economic impact, Energy transition English, Japanese
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Socio-economic Footprint of the Energy Transition: Japan
ViewThis report shows that a comprehensive and more ambitious energy transformation in tune with Paris Climate Agreement goals supports economic growth and social well-being.
Socio-economic impact, Energy transition English
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Low-cost finance for the energy transition
ViewThis report identifies the pressing need for greater private sector engagement in the financing of energy transition projects, as well as closer public-private collaboration to sustain the net zero pathway.
Energy transition, Finance & investment, Costs, Technology English -
The cost of financing for renewable power
ViewBased on a new, unique dataset from a global survey, this IRENA report presents unprecedented insights on the cost of capital for onshore wind, offshore wind and solar photovoltaic (PV) projects.
Finance & investment, Costs, Technology, Solar energy, Wind energy English -
Renewable Energy Outlook for ASEAN: Towards a Regional Energy Transition (2nd Edition)
ViewThis report details a comprehensive pathway for the development of a sustainable and cleaner regional energy system for ASEAN.
Energy transition, Innovation, Technology English -
Renewable Energy for Agriculture: Insights from Southeast Asia
ViewThis report examines the role of renewables in meeting growing energy needs in the agriculture sector in an inclusive and environmentally sustainable manner.
Socio-economic impact, Energy transition, Bioenergy & biofuels, Technology, Buildings & cities English
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Low-cost finance for the energy transition
ViewThis report identifies the pressing need for greater private sector engagement in the financing of energy transition projects, as well as closer public-private collaboration to sustain the net zero pathway.
Energy transition, Finance & investment, Costs, Technology English -
World Energy Transitions Outlook 2023: 1.5°C Pathway; Preview
ViewThe World Energy Transitions Outlook 2023 Preview offers key insights from the forthcoming IRENA report, providing high-level perspectives on the progress achieved in meeting the goals of the Paris Agreement.
Energy transition, Policy, Planning , Targets & NDCs, Carbon capture, Technology & infrastructure English -
Scaling up investments in ocean energy technologies
ViewThis brief from the Collaborative Framework for Ocean Energy Technologies and Offshore Renewables provides options for scaling up investments in ocean energy, focusing on tidal stream and wave energy technologies.
Energy transition, Ocean English -
Renewable capacity statistics 2023
ViewThis publication presents renewable power generation capacity statistics for the past decade (2013-2022) in trilingual tables.
Energy transition English
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World Energy Transitions Outlook 2023: 1.5°C Pathway; Preview
ViewThe World Energy Transitions Outlook 2023 Preview offers key insights from the forthcoming IRENA report, providing high-level perspectives on the progress achieved in meeting the goals of the Paris Agreement.
Energy transition, Policy, Planning , Targets & NDCs, Carbon capture, Technology & infrastructure English -
The Breakthrough Agenda Report 2022
ViewThis report by IRENA, IEA and and the UN Climate Change High-Level Champions is focused on supporting stronger international collaboration to drive reductions in global greenhouse gas emissions.
Energy transition, Targets & NDCs, Policy English -
Scaling Up Renewables in Landlocked Developing Countries
ViewThis joint IRENA-UN-OHRLLS report provides an overview of deployment trends, drivers, barriers and opportunities for energy transition in LLDCs.
Energy transition, Policy English -
Bioenergy for the Transition: Ensuring Sustainability and Overcoming Barriers
ViewThis report provides an overview of the challenges and related policy measures required to scale up the deployment of key bioenergy applications.
Energy transition, Policy English
Produced as a contribution to technical discussions and to disseminate new findings on relevant topics in the area of the author’s expertise, these papers do not represent IRENA’s official position or views on any topic.