In the face of climate change, Small Island Developing States are strong and resilient. They sit on the frontline of climate change and are leading the way with deploying renewable energy as the solution to a sustainable future.
Renewable Energy and Cooling Technologies Key to Reduce Water Use in India’s Power Sector
Abu Dhabi, UAE – A new policy brief co-authored by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the World Resources Institute (WRI) finds…
REPORT: Untapped Energy in US Wind Fleet Could Power 1.1M Homes
CHICAGO—The current U.S. wind fleet could produce an estimated 12 terawatt hours (TWh) more energy—enough untapped energy to power roughly 1.1 million…
ADFD Approves USD25 Million for IRENA-Recommended Solar PV Projects in Mauritius and Rwanda
Abu Dhabi, UAE – Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), the leading national entity for development aid, and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), the global platform for international cooperation on renewable energy, today announced that USD25…
Greenbyte Releases an Infographic on Renewable Energy in Spain
Renewable energy software company Greenbyte releases a series of infographics on renewable energy production in the European Union. After covering Germany, the UK and France, it is time to take a closer look at the renewable electricity generation in Spain.…
Production Heats up for Renewable Energy Storage Company
The South Australian company has spent almost a decade developing its Thermal Energy Storage System (TESS) technology to store electricity as thermal energy by heating and melting containers full of silicon at a cost estimated to be up to 10 times cheaper…
ADFD, IRENA Open New Round of Funding for Renewable Energy Projects in Developing Countries, Invite Applications
Abu Dhabi, UAE – The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), is inviting applications for renewable energy projects in developing countries. Within the framework of the ADFD-funded US$350…
Renewable Energy Can Be Strengthened in Next Round of Climate Negotiations
Bonn, Germany — Countries have an opportunity to significantly increase renewable energy ambition within Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), and to accelerate its deployment in line with climate objectives under the Paris Agreement, per a new…
New Wave of Renewable Energy Projects Totalling 1GW Announced in South Australia
A raft of battery storage and renewable energy projects announced overnight has further cemented South Australia’s position as a global leader in the field. Meeting in the state capital of Adelaide yesterday, the Board of ZEN Energy approved a strategic…
UMass Amherst Study Finds More Support for Offshore Wind in New England than Public Perceives
AMHERST, Mass. – A new investigation of public estimates of support for offshore wind energy by researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst suggests, among other things, that participants who say they support wind power off the coast of New England…
