• Embracing renewables secures UAE’s green future

    "COP28 saw all parties reach an agreement on the historic ‘UAE Consensus.’ This consensus includes achieving a well-organized, responsible, fair, and realistic transition to a zero-carbon energy system. It also set, for the first time, specific time-bound goals to triple the capacity of renewable energy sources by 2030," he adds.

  • Clean energy sees marked investment rise since 2020

    With a 40% increase in clean energy investments since 2020 and a focus on innovative policies, the global community is making strides towards a greener future, says an expert.

  • UAE leads global renewable energy drive: IRENA envoy

    The UAE plays a pivotal role as IRENA headquarters and key renewable energy hub, Dr Nawal Al Hosany, the permanent representative of the UAE to IRENA, tells TRENDS.

  • DP World and IRENA sign agreement to cut emissions in maritime sector

    Dubai, UAE--DP World and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) have signed a cooperation agreement to accelerate the use of renewable energy and cut emissions from the ports and maritime logistics sector. Signed by IRENA Director-General Francesco La Camera and DP World Group Chairman and CEO Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem,...

  • Renewables helped save $520bn fuel costs globally in 2022: Report

    In non-OECD countries, just the saving over the lifetime of new capacity additions in 2022 will reduce costs by up to US$580 billion, according to the Renewable Power Generation Costs in 2022, published by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).

  • Gulf’s green transition: How Turkiye can lead the way

    As these countries -- including Saudi Arabia, UAE and Qatar -- progress to the next phase of their economic diversification, focusing on renewable energy technologies and cutting-edge manufacturing, Turkiye can emerge as a dependable partner, offering opportunities for technology transfer and joint development, he adds.

  • Masdar, IRENA ink pact on tripling global renewable energy capacity by 2030

    ABU DHABI, UAE - Masdar has signed an agreement with the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) to cooperate on a major international knowledge project setting out the means to triple global renewable energy capacity by 2030. During the UAE Climate Tech Forum in Abu Dhabi, Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, CEO...

  • Innovation plays key role in tackling climate change

    “The COP28 UAE is focused on delivering concrete and pragmatic solutions to ensure 1.5°C remains alive and within reach. This will require a global effort to slash emissions by 43 percent globally by 2030,” she said while heading the UAE delegation to the 13th session of the IRENA in Abu...

  • GE, IRENA sign pact at COP27 to support energy security

    SHARM EL SHEIKH, EGYPT - GE (NYSE:GE) signed a framework agreement with the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) to support both climate change and energy security. The agreement was signed by Francesco La Camera, Director-General of IRENA and Roger Martella, Chief Sustainability Officer of GE at the 27th Conference of...

  • Nine countries join alliance to boost offshore windpower

    Offshore wind can be deployed at large scale, in short timeframes and at competitive cost, GOWA said in a statement. Other nations joining Tuesday were Belgium, Colombia, Ireland, Norway and the Netherlands.

  • UAE’s climate initiatives to benefit private sector

    The Gulf country will reveal the mechanisms for implementing its strategic initiative to achieve climate neutrality 2050, as part of its support for sustainable financing solutions for all sectors. This is alongside a comprehensive assessment of the status and movement of sustainable financing solutions, she adds.

  • UAE, IRENA to give clean cooking energy to communities

    The initiative, called Beyond Food, was launched in collaboration with the Nama Women Advancement Establishment.

  • IRENA sees rapid growth of hydrogen economy

    The development may bring significant geo-economic and geopolitical shifts in the energy market, which is currently valued at $174 billion.

  • UAE and IRENA launch $1 billion clean energy finance platform

    The UAE and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) on Wednesday announced the Energy Transition Accelerator Financing (ETAF), a new global climate finance facility to accelerate the transition to renewable energy in developing countries. The UAE committed $400 million in funding provided by the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD)...

  • Renewable energy jobs reach 12 million globally

    A report by the International Renewable Energy Agency confirms Covid-19 caused delays and supply chain disruptions, with impacts on jobs varying by country and end use.

  • GCC in hot pursuit of 2050 emission goals

    The GCC nations are looking at the $500-billion market for Green Hydrogen by 2050, but will it be enough?