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India’s RE Capacity Jumps 170 Percent in a Decade, Ranks 4th Globally in Installed RE Capacity

“India’s renewable capacity surged 170.69 percent in a decade, reaching 204.48 GW of installed capacity and ranking fourth globally, driven by solar growth, as per the 'Renewable Energy Statistics 2024–25' released by the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE).

International Renewable Energy Agency | November 14, 2025 | By EI News Network | 1628

Ministry of Mines Signs MoU with IEA to Strengthen Cooperation on Critical Minerals

The Ministry of Mines has signed an MoU with the International Energy Agency to enhance India’s critical mineral sector through access to data, analysis, and policy guidance, advancing strategic resource management and sustainable energy goals.

International Renewable Energy Agency | November 14, 2024 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 1222

Tripling Renewables, Doubling Efficiency Key to Fossil Fuel Phaseout: EMBER

As anticipation builds for a landmark global agreement at COP28, the call to triple renewables capacity and double energy efficiency by 2030 is gaining significant traction.

International Renewable Energy Agency | December 05, 2023 | By Abha Rustagi | 1792

IRENA Predicts Asia's Dominance in Renewable Job Market

Asia is projected to host 55 percent of global renewable jobs by 2050, followed by Europe at 14 percent and the Americas at 13 percent.

International Renewable Energy Agency | December 02, 2023 | By Abha Rustagi | 2078

COP28 Calls for Tripling Global Renewable Capacity by 2030 to Curb Warming

COP28, hosted by the United Arab Emirates, along with the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the Global Renewables Alliance, has jointly stated that renewable energy capacity should exceed 11,000 GW by 2030.

International Renewable Energy Agency | October 31, 2023 | By News Bureau | 1954

OPEC Fund Signs Agreement with IRENA to Accelerate Energy Transition Financing

The OPEC Fund for International Development (OPEC Fund) signed an agreement with the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) to join the Energy Transition Accelerator Financing (ETAF) platform, a global initiative that seeks to mobilise funds for renewable energy investments.

International Renewable Energy Agency | June 27, 2023 | By News Bureau | 1844

Azerbaijan Signs MoU for 2 GW Renewable Power Projects with China Gezhouba Group

The pact is part of the memorandum of understanding between China Gezhouba Group and Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Energy signed in September 2020 to strengthen the energy ties between both the countries.

International Renewable Energy Agency | June 06, 2023 | By Anurima Mondal | 2110

India and IRENA Strengthen Ties as Country Plans Major Renewables and Hydrogen Push

India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has signed a strategic partnership agreement with IRENA, signalling its intent to further strengthen its collaboration with IRENA in the field of Renewable Energy.

International Renewable Energy Agency | January 17, 2022 | By News Bureau | 2809

Hydrogen Economy Hints at New Global Power Dynamics

Rapid growth of the global hydrogen economy can bring significant geoeconomic and geopolitical shifts giving rise to a wave of new interdependencies, according to new analysis by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).

International Renewable Energy Agency | January 17, 2022 | By News Bureau | 2660

IRENA, Siemens Energy Join Hands to Advance Global Energy Transition

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has signed a partnership agreement with Siemens Energy aimed at advancing the global energy transition.

International Renewable Energy Agency | May 26, 2021 | By Manu Tayal | 2747

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Solar and Wind: Leading Engines of Job Creation in the Renewable Energy Sector

As the global economy transitions towards sustainable energy systems, solar and wind power have emerged not only as climate solutions but also as powerful drivers of job creation. These sectors are creating millions of employment opportunities global...

International Renewable Energy Agency | April 17, 2025 | By News Bureau | 320