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🏝️From digitalisation to smarter system planning, innovations are helping small islands to strengthen renewable-based #energy systems. IRENA brief looks at how Cabo Verde can leverage innovations to improve resilience & reduce electricity losses. Read👉 www.irena.org/Publications...

Heavy-duty road transport remains one of the most urgent sectors to decarbonise. At the same time, patent activity in decarbonising innovations is accelerating, e.g. batteries, hydrogen & charging infrastructure. Read how intellectual properties shape the sector's #energytransition 👉 bit.ly/3Ppn5ih

⚡Electricity demand is rising rapidly as transport, industry & the digital economy electrify. Recent crises have also exposed the risks of fossil fuel dependence. Hybrid solar, wind & battery storage can deliver reliable 24/7 renewable power. Read more👉 www.irena.org/Publications...

Renewable energy systems are proving their ability to deliver reliable, round-the-clock power while enhancing resilience in an uncertain global landscape.

IRENA’s new analysis of solar-plus-battery hybrids across multiple countries shows that firm #costs have fallen from above USD 100 per MWh in 2020 to USD 54-82 per MWh by 2025. Further cost reductions of 40% by 2035 are projected as to new IRENA data. Find out why ➡️ www.irena.org/Publications...

The case for accelerating the energy transition is becoming increasingly clear, with renewables offering a more secure and cost-effective path forward.

NEWS! ☀️Solar & 🌬️wind paired with battery storage are reliable & already deliver cost-effective, round-the-clock electricity. 24/7 #renewables even outcompete fossil fuels on #costs in high-quality regions. Check out IRENA’s new report on the economics of firm solar & wind 👉 bit.ly/4uxnHkZ

⚡Renewables remained the most cost-competitive option for new electricity generation in 2024. Most new utility-scale #renewable projects delivered power at a lower cost than the cheapest new fossil fuel alternative. Read more insights: www.irena.org/News/article...

A growing skills gap could slow the #energytransition. Meeting demand will require education systems, workforce training & global collaboration to integrate related knowledge & skills. Through initiatives supporting educators & youth, IRENA helps close the gap. See how: www.irena.org/Education-an...

🗞️April edition IRENA newsletter is out! It covers: 📈Record renewable capacity growth 📰New policy insights on #energysecurity 🚀The NewGen Accelerator calls for youth innovators by 3 May. Read & subscribe👉 www.irena.org/subscription...

Education needs to keep pace with the #energytransition. As highlighted by IRENA DDG Gauri Singh, empowering educators is key. IRENA, supported by the Government of the UAE, is equipping teachers to bring #renewableenergy & clean cooking into classrooms.

Island energy systems require reliable & resilient power to support sustainable growth. A new IRENA brief shows how Cabo Verde can leverage #renewableenergy innovation to reduce power losses & improve system resilience. Read the full brief 👉 www.irena.org/Publications...

Renewables are growing at record pace globally, but the growth is not evenly shared.

The current #energy crisis is exposing the structural vulnerabilities of fossil fuel-dependent systems.

For years, life in Santuario, Honduras, meant daily routines shaped by the lack of electricity. With the introduction of solar power + battery system, the community now has reliable electricity, improving their quality of life. Read their story: bit.ly/4goPoFm #3xRenewables

Global energy disruptions are impacting economies far beyond energy markets.

Energy disruptions are affecting economies worldwide. Renewables are helping countries build resilience and reduce exposure to external shocks. Watch & learn more from @irena-official.bsky.social policy recommendations: www.irena.org/Publications...

Global #energy disruptions are driving price volatility and exposing system vulnerabilities. New insights from IRENA outline actions to protect economies now and build long-term resilience. Read the advisory: www.irena.org/Publications...

🗞️NEW! Energy market disruptions are exposing the vulnerabilities of fossil fuel-dependent systems, but also highlighting where resilience is already being built. New IRENA advisory outlines actions to scale #renewables, storage & electrification. Read more: www.irena.org/News/pressre...

In Nanjing China, floating #solarPV installed in crab ponds generates #cleanenergy while improving the environment & yields. For farmers like Cheng Youhe, it means better production & income while contributing to less pollution & his community's economy. Read his story: www.irena.org/News/article...

🚀Applications are open for the 4th cohort of the #NewGen Renewable Energy Accelerator by IRENA & partners. Young innovators in #renewableenergy and clean tech can access support to scale solutions and contribute to a just, inclusive #energytransition. ⚡ 🔗Apply now: www.irena.org/Energy-Trans...

💡2025 saw the world add almost 700 GW of total renewable power capacity. These numbers remind the world that countries w/ high share of #renewables can weather the current crisis w/ less economic damage. Read NEW @irena-official.bsky.social report: www.irena.org/Publications...

Where do #solarPV supply chain costs really sit? Join @IRENA experts for a webinar that unpacks cost drivers across each stage of manufacturing and what they mean for smarter, cost-efficient productions. Register here: irena-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

🔎#Renewables capacity performance 2025: ⚡ 85.6% share of total power capacity expansion. 🌍 Persistent regional disparity ☀️Solar still leads the renewables growth Watch key highlights & see NEW @irena-official.bsky.social report: www.irena.org/Publications...

📢NEW: 2025 marks another record for installed renewable power capacity with almost 700 GW. Latest IRENA data proves renewables resilience amidst uncertain time, signalling countries to strengthen #energysecurity with domestic renewable sources. Read more📰: www.irena.org/News/pressre...

Stronger #energysecurity means less exposure to fuel shocks. Renewables provide stability, resilience and greater control through domestic resources.

From price volatility to supply risks, #energy systems face growing pressure. #Renewables are helping shift the balance towards greater stability & resilience.

Access to clean cooking is still off-track. Around 2.1 bn people, including 900 million in Africa, still rely on polluting fuels. New IRENA analysis zooms in on Tanzania, showing the importance of data for strategic financing decisions. Read the report: www.irena.org/Publications...

Clean cooking access remains a challenge for billions, esp. in Sub-Saharan Africa. As countries expand solutions like biogas, ethanol & electric cooking, improving affordability and managing existing fuels will be critical.

@irena-official.bsky.social wishes a warm and peaceful Eid Al Fitr to all those celebrating. #EidMubarak

Improved #energyaccess from #renewableenergy expansion empowers communities around the world, who benefit from the created economic opportunities. Learn more: www.irena.org/3xrenewables

🌡️Temperature extremes are placing growing pressure on renewable power systems. Unprecedented heat pushed #electricity demand well above normal levels in 2024, exposing the need for climate-driven energy service & reliable supply. Learn more: www.irena.org/Publications...

When designed w/ nature in mind, #solar can do more than generate electricity. From supporting agriculture to restoring land & conserving water, nature-positive solar shows how #energy projects can strengthen ecosystems & livelihoods.

#Solar, wind & #hydropower depend on weather & climate variability, affecting renewable power supply & demand. Building resilient power systems will require smarter planning with date-based weather forecasts.

@irena-official.bsky.social & World Meteorological Organisation report highlights how record heat, shifting wind, solar & hydropower patterns affect #renewable power demand & supply. Read more to see what it takes to address it: www.irena.org/Publications...

Sustainable fuels from bio-based sources have a big role to play in decarbonising end-use sectors, especially the aviation & shipping. See what it takes to unlock this potential in emerging markets & developing economies: www.irena.org/Publications...

Under @irena-official.bsky.social's 1.5°C Scenario, liquid biofuels will be a key component in decarbonising the transport sector. For road transport, increasing biofuel blending ratios is crucial for decarbonisation. Learn more from Brazil's experience: www.irena.org/Publications...

Hoy he mantenido una productiva reunión con mi colega y amigo Francesco La Camera, director de @irena-official.bsky.social. 🌍 Compartimos una hoja de ruta común: apuesta por las renovables y confianza en la cooperación internacional como herramienta fundamental.

Sustainable fuels are essential to meeting aviation & transport #energy demand while reducing emissions. Through a project facilitation partnership, IRENA connects developers w/ financing & de-risking support to move projects to implementation. Learn more: etafplatform.org/FINVEST

In Mandanao, #Philippines, ☀️ #solar power is helping coffee farmers like Mariano move from selling raw beans at low prices to producing higher-quality finished products with lower operating costs. Read Mariano's story & get inspired: www.irena.org/News/article...

💧Hydropower takes 3rd place in terms of investment & capacity after solar & wind. Learn more about hydropower through country, regional & global data: www.irena.org/Energy-Trans...

#Zhangjiakou has seen reduced costs for heating & much less air pollution since using #wind power as the city's main #energy source. Learn more on how different cities accelerate their decarbonisation while reducing energy costs by increasing #renewable power⚡: bit.ly/2T4rWYI

🍃Bioenergy capacity additions increased in 2024. However, costs rose slightly & investment decreased. What's behind these trends? Go to @IRENA website to find out: www.irena.org/Energy-Trans...

#DYK that a free web-based simulator is available to assess rooftop #solarPV potential in urban areas? It allows multiple simultaneous users to see 3D building footprints & calculate costs. Learn more & try @irena-official.bsky.social SolarCity 3.0 now!👉 www.irena.org/Energy-Trans...

☀️#SolarPV is dominating the renewable #energytransition & continues to add more capacity each year than any other #energy source. 📉Lower costs have driven deployment, positioning solar as the largest source of #renewable power capacity globally. Learn more: www.irena.org/Energy-Trans...

Solar, wind, hydropower, geothermal, bioenergy & oceans are helping countries shift to low-carbon #energy faster & at lower cost. Learn more about these different sources of energy: www.irena.org/Energy-Trans...

What role does flexibility play in a #renewables -based power system? Join @irena-official.bsky.social experts for the 30-min webinar that sheds light on how grids & flexibility can support the security of renewable power supply. Register here👉: irena-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

🎙️In the latest episode of "All Things Renewables" podcast, @irena-official.bsky.social's expert Juan Jose Garcia explains how govts can attract investments to #energytransition projects through strategic #energy planning.🎧 Listen to the full episode: www.irena.org/podcast