ENERCON announces 345 MW agreement for Canadian projects
First major contracts of new EP3 platform WECs in North America Read more »
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Fossil fuels burden the trade balance
Imports of mineral oil, gas and coal still make up large parts of import spending in many countries. Read more »
New IRENA report details how renewables can decarbonise the energy sector and improve the lives of billions
New publication provides insights on the innovations, policy and finance driving further investment in sustainable energy systems. Read more »
Global Leaders Gather to Move Paris Agreement from Negotiation to Action
IRENA’s sixth Assembly will set global renewable energy action agenda and accelerate the energy transition Read more »
Intensified focus on heating and transport key to realising even higher shares of renewables
According to a new report released today by IRENA, Germany is on track to realising its 2030 renewable energy targets. Read more »
New IRENA Best-Practice Guide Steers Design, Adoption of Renewable Energy Auctions Worldwide
Renewable energy auctions are increasingly becoming a policy tool of choice to support renewable energy deployment, according to a new publication released by the International Renewable Energy Agency. Read more »
Renewable Energy Targets Quadrupled Globally Since 2005, New IRENA Report Finds
164 countries worldwide have now adopted renewable energy targets. Read more »
EU transport: Emission savings of biofuels 80% better than thought, new calculations show
European calculation rules substantially underestimate the climate benefit of biofuels in the transport sector Read more »
EU 2030 energy and climate targets: The right regulatory framework will lead us way beyond 27% for renewables!
The European Council has set a binding 40% GHG emissions reduction target, a minimum 27% for renewables - only binding at EU-level- and an indicative 27% for energy efficiency Read more »
EPIA statement on the approval of UK State Aid for Hinkley C
Reacting to today's announcement by the European Commission to approve UK State Aid for the Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant, Dr. James Watson, CEO of the European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA), issued the following statement Read more »
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