Author: International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)

Africa’s energy transition was front and center in Freetown this week as governments, investors, and development partners gathered for the Accelerated Partnership for Renewables in Africa’s (APRA) Second Investment Forum.

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For the third year running, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) organised the IRENA NewGen Renewable Energy Accelerator (NewGen) programme.

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The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) forecasts 91% of global electricity to come from renewables by 2050, primarily from solar photovoltaics and wind energy, making large-scale renewables projects and the connection of large consumer loads a priority for the energy transition.

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Offshore wind capacity continues to expand, with global capacity growing to almost 83 GW in 2024.

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The intermittent nature of renewable energy sources presents challenges for electricity supply. Solar panels can generate electricity only during daylight hours, while wind turbines depend on weather conditions.

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Due to its potential to decarbonise hard-to-abate sectors, green hydrogen–produced via electrolysis using only renewable energy resources— and hydrogen-derived commodities including ammonia and methanol, emerge as key components of a holistic energy transition towards net zero.

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The relationship between digitalisation and energy transition took prominence during the IRENA Innovation Week 2025, where discussions centred on the principle that there is no digitalisation without energy and no energy transition without digitalisation.

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The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) officially launched its new podcast series “All Things Renewable” today.

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A renewable energy innovation has improved obstetric care to last-mile communities across Zimbabwe, successfully supporting over 180,000 deliveries per year since its introduction.

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