International Renewable Energy Agency

Energy, Oil & Gas

Renewables hit 5.15 TW in 2025, yet 2030 goals demand faster pace: report

Tue, 22 Sep 2026

Global renewable capacity hit 5.15 terawatts in 2025, driven by a record 693 gigawatts of new additions. However, a new report warns that annual growth must nearly double to 1,200 gigawatts to achieve the 2030 target of 11.2 terawatts, according to a new report released during Climate Week NYC.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Latin America’s 70 GW geothermal potential remains largely untapped: Irena

Thu, 06 Aug 2026

Latin America has significant untapped geothermal potential, with resources estimated at up to 70 gigawatts (GW), yet less than 6 per cent has been developed, according to discussions hosted by the International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena), the Global Geothermal Alliance (GGA), and the Government of El Salvador.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Solar PV boom highlights growing need for panel recycling: Irena

Thu, 13 Aug 2026

The rapid growth of solar PV is set to generate more than 25 million tonnes of end-of-life panels globally by 2050, highlighting the need for stronger recycling and circular economy practices, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena).

Construction & Real Estate Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Irena, ECI to back funding of global renewable energy projects worldwide

Sun, 07 Jun 2026

The International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena) has signed an agreement with Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI) to facilitate access to financing for renewable energy projects worldwide. Under this, ECI is bringing a suite of innovative credit insurance and risk mitigation solutions for ETAF.