International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is an intergovernmental organization established in 2009, headquartered in Abu Dhabi. As the principal global agency dedicated exclusively to renewable energy, including solar, IRENA serves 168 member states plus the EU. Its mission is to promote the widespread adoption and sustainable use of renewables worldwide by facilitating international cooperation, advancing knowledge sharing, supporting policy development, and providing authoritative data analytics on technology costs, trends, markets, and investment flows. IRENA acts as a central hub for expertise across various renewable technologies. Its activities include advising governments, capacity building, publishing comprehensive statistics and reports, coordinating technology transfer, developing long-term scenarios like tripling global renewables capacity by 2030, and supporting climate goals. Notable achievements include producing globally recognized datasets, driving down cost benchmarks, and leading initiatives for clean energy transitions. IRENA does not develop or own projects but empowers others through its expertise-driven mandate.

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Eni and IRENA Sign a Partnership Agreement to Accelerate Renewable Energy Transition

Eni and IRENA Sign Partnership Agreement to Accelerate the Transition to Renewable Alternatives

Sergiy Slipchenko - Oct 07, 2021 EDT

Eni and IRENA sign a three-year partnership agreement to accelerate energy transition particularly in countries that rely heavily on oil exports.