Vienna, Austria / Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates : The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the OPEC Fund for International Development (OPEC Fund) are ramping up efforts to advance renewable energy investment and enable access to sustainable finance in emerging and developing economies. A Memorandum of Understanding signed today in Vienna by IRENA’s Director-General […]
How green hydrogen could alleviate global water shortages, not exacerbate them – EQ Mag Pro
Green hydrogen will play a critical role in decarbonising the planet’s energy system, but a new report has suggested it could also prove crucial for addressing global water scarcity issues, which are only expected to deepen as the climate shifts. According to a report published by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), technical green hydrogen […]
Costly and impractical: IRENA warns against hydrogen blending in gas networks – EQ Mag Pro
A major international energy body has warned that efforts to blend hydrogen into mains gas supplies could be costly and impractical, and push up household energy costs for minimal emissions reduction. The new report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) warns that blending hydrogen in mains gas networks is a complicated way of cutting […]
DG, IRENA, and Secretary MNRE India had a fruitful discussion today on the India – IRENA strategic partnership and the way forward – EQ Mag Pro
DG, @IRENA and Secretary @mnreindia had a fruitful discussion today on the India – IRENA strategic partnership and the way forward. Several areas of cooperation in the #Renewable Energy Sector were discussed.
Renewable generation capacity by energy source, Global renewable generation capacity at the end of 2021 crossed 3 TW: IRENA – EQ Mag Pro
Renewable generation capacity by energy source, Global renewable generation capacity at the end of 2021 crossed 3 TW: IRENA. For more information please see below link:
IRENA: Energy Transition Holds Key to Tackle Global Energy and Climate Crisis – EQ Mag Pro
World Energy Transitions Outlook outlines priority actions till 2030 to keep 1.5°C alive; calls on governments to fast-track energy transition for more energy security, resilience, and affordable energy for all. Abu Dhabi, UAE : Short-term interventions addressing the current energy crisis must be accompanied by a steadfast focus on mid- and long-term goals of the […]
How Hydrogen Will Transform Geopolitics – EQ Mag Pro
Putin’s invasion of Ukraine has once again highlighted Europe’s dependency on Russian energy. Hydrogen is quickly emerging as one of the missing pieces of the clean energy puzzle. The European Commission is calling for a quadrupling of hydrogen use within the next decade. While reinforced by recent events, the push to scale-up clean hydrogen energy […]
Participation of women in Renewable Industry: A new paradigm for India’s growth: Indian Renewable Industry makes a shift! – EQ Mag Pro
Studies say that 3,30,000 jobs in the renewable sector (majorly solar & wind) will be created to accomplish India’s ambitious goal to install 175 GW renewables by 2022. According to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), Employment opportunities in India’s renewable energy sector will almost double by 2022. The report also noted that renewable energy […]
Hydrogen demand set to ‘take off’ in mid-2030s, with supply more than enough: IRENA – EQ Mag Pro
Hydrogen will account for 12% of global energy use by 2050, with demand set to “take off” in the mid-2030s, the International Renewable Energy Agency said in a report on Jan. 15. At least 30% of hydrogen production could be traded across borders by 2050, a higher share than natural gas today, with over 30 […]
India and IRENA Strengthen Ties as Country Plans Major Renewables and Hydrogen Push – EQ Mag Pro
India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has signed a strategic partnership agreement with IRENA today, signalling its intent to further strengthen its collaboration with IRENA in the field of Renewable Energy. The agreement was signed by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) Secretary, Mr. Indu Shekhar Chaturvedi and IRENA Director-General Francesco La […]