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The International Renewable Energy Agency supports countries in their transition to a sustainable energy future. Director-General: @flacamera

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🚨📢 New @IRENA data shows that in 2024, 91% of newly commissioned renewable power capacity delivered electricity at a lower cost than the cheapest fossil fuel-fired option. The data confirms the continued cost advantage of #Renewables and their growing role in supporting energy
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How can sustainable biofuels decarbonise aviation ?.@IRENA report highlights the potential of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in Southeast #Asia, focusing on the region's ability to scale up biofuel production. With strategic planning and investment in energy crop production,
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We see electric cars everywhere, but planes and ships run on old tech, heavy fuels, and complex systems, making their decarbonising challenging. The good news? Smarter engines, digital shipping, and clean fuels are making a difference. 💡 The technology exists! Now we need speed,
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In 2022, aluminium production emitted around 1.1 gigatonnes of CO2, largely due to reliance on fossil fuels. @IRENA report outlines strategies to reduce emissions in the sector, focusing on integrating #renewables, enhancing recycling, and improving efficiency. Transitioning to
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Decarbonising international shipping is critical to meeting the 1.5°C goal. Responsible for 70% of shipping emissions and enabling most global trade, the sector cannot rely on efficiency alone. #Renewable fuels—green hydrogen, ammonia, and advanced biofuels along with
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In our latest episode, @IRENA experts dive into why decarbonising sectors like steel, cement, chemicals, shipping, and aviation is critical for staying on a 1.5°C trajectory. From electrification and green hydrogen to #sustainable biomass and carbon capture, we explore the
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#DYK what AFID is?💡.Industry is a major energy consumer and emitter, making its decarbonisation critical for a carbon-neutral future. The Alliance for Industry Decarbonization focuses on accelerating the #energytransition by prioritising #renewables and fostering strong
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How do we plan for a #cleanenergy future in an uncertain world? 🎯Join the 6th International Forum on Long-Term Energy Scenarios. Governments, technical experts, and scenario practitioners will explore how long-term planning can drive real-world action—from aligning energy and
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To secure a carbon-neutral future, both energy supply and demand must transform. @IRENA report highlights innovations in end-use sectors like transport, heating, and cooling, showcasing cost-effective decarbonisation pathways through smart electrification. With #renewable power
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#Renewableenergy, alongside energy efficiency, will be central in achieving emissions reductions for hard-to-abate sectors like road freight, #shipping and #aviation. Direct electrification solutions play a key role in the decarbonisation process. Learn how:
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💡 Hard-to-abate sectors like shipping, aviation, heavy-duty trucking and iron/steel account for 20% of global CO2 emissions. @IRENA report outlines how the @G7 can accelerate decarbonisation in these sectors, with renewable energy and energy efficiency at the core. Find key
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From noisy, polluting rides to clean, quiet journeys🛺#SriLanka’s iconic tuk-tuks are going electric. Powered by #Renewables and reaching farther with heavier loads, they’re connecting communities, boosting incomes, and slashing carbon emissions. Watch how the #energytransition
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The #EnergyTransition is not just underway — it’s investable. With 350 million #EVs needed by 2030, capital is rapidly shifting toward electric mobility, battery supply chains, and charging infrastructure. From automakers to miners and grid tech companies, valuations are rising
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Electric vehicles are not just a cleaner way to move — they’re a strategic asset for the power grid. @IRENA outlook shows how smart charging can flatten peak demand, support real-time grid balancing, and enable higher self-consumption of #solar and #wind. As cities electrify and
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Over 2 billion electric passenger cars will be needed by 2050 under @IRENA's 1.5°C Scenario. Smart and bidirectional charging can reduce electricity costs by up to 25%, cut peak loads by 13%, and turn parked #EVs into virtual power plants — making the business case for EVs
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Road transport consumes over 75% of the transport sector’s energy and remains heavily dependent on fossil fuels. To stay on a 1.5°C path, over 90% of vehicles must be electric by 2050 — but today, they make up less than 5% of the global fleet. Smart, targeted policies linking
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🎙️Accounting for ±18% of🌍CO2 emissions,🚗road #transport must be swiftly decarbonised w/ #renewable-based electrification. In the latest episode of 'All Things Renewable', @IRENA expert explains how policies & stakeholders can speed up the sector's electrification.🎧Listen to
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To meet the #UAEConsensus goals, global energy intensity must improve at twice the current pace — from 2% to 4% annually by 2030 - @IRENA. Electrifying transport with #renewables is a key lever to drive efficiency, cut emissions, and accelerate progress across the energy system
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Integrating #renewables into road transport isn’t just a climate solution — it’s an economic strategy. By powering #EVs with clean, low-cost #renewableenergy, countries can reduce energy bills, cut fuel import dependence, and open new opportunities across supply chains, services
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For Jose Leon in #CostaRica, switching to an electric car began as a way to save on fuel — but became a commitment to his children’s future. With a nationwide charging network powered entirely by #renewables, EV owners like Jose are cutting costs by two-thirds, breathing cleaner
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Electric vehicles are central to decarbonising transport and meeting the 1.5°C scenario will require global EV sales to reach 60 million annually by 2030. This surge will dramatically increase demand for key battery materials. @IRENA’s analysis explores supply-demand trends and
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