International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)

📆Get ready for #IRENA15A! Themed 'Accelerating the Renewable #EnergyTransition – The Way Forward' (Energy security, Socio-economic development and Financing options), the 15th session of International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Assembly will kick off the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week - ADSW on 12-18 January. The Assembly will gather global energy leaders and decision makers to evaluate progress and outline urgent actions to reach #3xRenewables, #SDG, and #ParisAgreement. See the agenda: https://lnkd.in/d6AE_DM2

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)’s National #EnergyTransition Planning Dashboard, a global repository of scenario- based national energy planning documents, has been upgraded and now features more than 100 countries across 8 regions, storing over 175 documents. Aiming to provide information for #energy planners in the government sector, the Dashboard is continuously expanding. Visit the page and use the Dashboard: bit.ly/3VGMvb8

📢 3 weeks to go for #IRENA15A! Global energy leaders and decision makers will join the 15th session of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Assembly to outline urgent actions required to accelerate the #energytransition aligned with the #3xRenewables goal 2030, #SDG Agenda, and Paris Agreement. See the agenda: https://lnkd.in/d6AE_DM2

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)’s Global Atlas for Renewable Energy brings together advanced data and tools from more than 50 international organisations and research institutions to help countries assess their #renewables potential. The free, online platform NOW integrates datasets from more leading organisations: General Bathymetric Chart of the Oceans (GEBCO), UNEP-WCMC, OpenStreetMap, World Resources Institute, The Wind Power - Wind energy databases, VORTEX, NOVELTIS Access and try the platform: https://lnkd.in/gtvrF4j

🔎 Focus on South Asia:🎥 Watch a quiet revolution take place in #SriLanka, as electric tuk-tuks and bikes start appearing on the roads. Although scaling them up is still a long way to go, the tuk-tuks and bikes represent a significant step towards a more sustainable future and the #3xRenewables goal. Learn more: irena.org/3xrenewables

🤔 What does the goal to triple #Renewable energy power capacity by 2030 mean to the planet and its people? Hear what colleagues at the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) say about this shared global goal and ways to achieve it 🎙️ Learn more about the ‘#3xRenewables – for the planet and its people’ campaign, and join the global voice: https://lnkd.in/g7yYH8Vp Ahmed Badr, Raul Alfaro-Pelico, Norela Constantinescu, Erick Ruiz Araya, Ricardo Gorini, Ilina Stefanova, MBA

Today, we celebrate the successful conclusion of the first phase of the Senegal Energy Modelling Capacity Building Programme—a joint effort by the Senegal Ministry of Energy, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, and IRENA.   With over 20 national experts completing over 300 hours of training, this milestone lays a strong foundation for Senegal’s investment plan to unlock its vast renewable energy potential, leveraging solar, wind, hydropower, and biomass resources.    Analysis from the programme shows Senegal has the possibility to raise its NDC ambition, as well as meet the 40% renewable energy target set under it's Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) by 2030. By 2040, renewable capacity could triple to at least 3,000 MW, driving sustainable development and enhancing energy security.   Looking ahead, the programme will expand beyond electricity generation to include comprehensive energy transition planning across transport, industry, and other sectors. This integrated approach aligns energy policies with Senegal’s socio-economic goals, ensuring a fair and inclusive transition.   IRENA remains committed to supporting this journey—providing tailored policy advice, addressing barriers, and facilitating investments through platforms such as the Energy Transition Accelerator Financing Platform and the Climate Investment Platform. My sincere gratitude to Senegal’s Minister of Energy, His Excellency Mr. Birame Souleye DIOP, for his leadership and for inviting IRENA to celebrate this important milestone together.

The SolarCity Simulator - a web-based application developed by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) to help households, businesses and municipal authorities evaluate their prospects to generate electricity using rooftop #solar photovoltaic, is now updated with more cities. With the recent addition of 3 cities in São Tomé & Príncipe (Príncipe Island; Bela Vista; and Trindade), the platform is now supporting 34 cities across the world. The navigation is available in Portuguese.   Try it here now: https://bit.ly/3ZxPZha

Focus on South America: In Honduras, women are driving new local businesses, their village is now alive with music and thriving enterprises. Thanks to a hybrid energy system, 24/7 electricity brings more than power—it creates opportunity and advances equality. See the impact of #SustainableEnergy in action 📽️ https://lnkd.in/g7yYH8Vp #EnergyAccess #WomenEmpowerment

🌎 Building climate resilience in the deployment of #renewables in Honduras' remote community has improved its residents’ quality of life while driving economic growth and mitigating #climatecrisis. bit.ly/3YUL0Z8 We must hit the accelerator on pursuing the tripling renewable power capacity goal #3xRenewables by 2030 to save the planet and its people.