International Renewable Energy Agency
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is an intergovernmental organisation that supports countries in their transition to a sustainable energy future, and serves as the principal platform for international cooperation, a centre of excellence, and a repository of policy, technology, resource and financial knowledge on renewable energy.
See below for the Latest IRENA News, Analysis, Profit Results, Share Price Information, and Commentary.
Solar panel recycling could yield $20b by 2050: IRENA
Solar panel recycling could yield $20b by 2050: IRENA
Recovered materials include copper, aluminium, silver, silicon, and glass.
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China drives Asia's $177b fossil fuel savings as renewables displace imports
Over 90% of new renewable capacity in 2025 undercut the cheapest fossil alternative.
IRENA underscores AI’s role in systemic energy innovation
It spotlights 40 innovations modernising grids and energy access.
Global renewable energy investment breach $800b in 2024
However, the growth of clean power slowed by 7.3% last year.
Onshore wind remains cheapest energy source in 2024
The addition of over 500 GW of RE prevented the use of fossil fuels worth $57b.
Global renewable energy gap widens despite growing capacity
Asia continued to lead in clean power capacity.
Global renewables surge to record 4,448 GW
However, progress remains short of the 2030 tripling goal.
Over 80% of new renewables in 2023 cheaper than fossil fuel alternatives
Solar PV costs dropped in 2023, becoming 56% cheaper than fossil fuel and nuclear options.
Reducing green hydrogen production costs hangs on gov’t support
Hydrogen can reduce 10% of the total emissions to meet the global net-zero target, IRENA said.
Commentary
Relocating offices across APAC and where communication matters most
The financing challenge behind Asia’s wealth transfer
Redefining logistics in Asia-Pacific through business-first technology
The overlooked efficiency opportunity inside Southeast Asia’s industrial plants
Can Johor-Singapore SEZ build ASEAN’s shared AI manufacturing ecosystem?
Banks need to rethink identity governance for AI agents
From stablecoins to sovereignty: The rise of trust-based digital dollar systems
Southeast Asia’s semiconductor edge will come from smarter fabs, not scale alone
China’s leasing giants are growing up — and Asia’s banks can’t look away
Adapting to change with confidence