While global renewable energy installations reached record levels in 2024, Africa remains largely sidelined in the jobs dividend of the energy transition, exposing a growing imbalance between where clean energy.. The post Africa sidelined in renewable energy boom labour economics Read More
IRENA calls for urgent action as energy access dwindles
As access to electricity in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) faces a significant decline with over 83 per cent of people in the region now lacking electricity from 50 per cent in 2010, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has said urgent Read More
IRENA pushes for accelerated renewables deployment to meet 2030 goals
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has reiterated the urgent need to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy to meet global targets. Despite record-breaking progress in 2024, with renewables achieving significant milestones The post IRENA pushes for accelerated renewables deployment Read More
Renewables cheaper than oil, save $409b in fuel cost — IRENA
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) said on Tuesday that over $409 billion have been saved in fuel costs due to the deployment of renewable energy, which was cheaper than fossil fuels in 2023. IRENA, in a new report on Read More
‘How Nigeria can leverage renewable for industrialisation’
Sponsor of Nigeria’s Climate Change Act and former Member of the House of Representatives, Sam Onuigbo, has stated that renewables can provide the energy needed to fully industrialise Nigeria. The post ‘How Nigeria can leverage renewable for industrialisation’ appeared first on The Guardian Read More
Africa behind as renewable jobs hit 13.7 million
While Africa is yet to find its path in the geopolitical landscape of renewable energy, China dominates the sector as jobs in the industry reached 13.7 million in 2022. The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the International Labour Organisation Read More
How smart electrification can unlock renewable energy, by IRENA
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) said smart electrification could unlock flexibility and enable the integration of renewable energy into the global power grid. The post How smart electrification can unlock renewable energy, by IRENA appeared first on The Guardian Read More
IRENA worried over geopolitical risks, seeks diversification of renewable energy
• China processes 50% of critical materials The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has asked players in the renewable energy sector to urgently diversify critical material supply chains to mitigate geographical risks. This was contained in a new report released Read More
IRENA, Bloomberg Philanthropies partner on renewable access in emerging economies
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) said a new collaboration with Bloomberg Philanthropies would enable the global community to improve access to renewable energy, especially in developing and emerging economies. The post IRENA, Bloomberg Philanthropies partner on renewable access in Read More
IRENA pushes for low-cost credit to accelerate renewable energy adoption
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is pushing for low-cost capital to accelerate renewable energies. The post IRENA pushes for low-cost credit to accelerate renewable energy adoption appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News. Powered Read More