IRENA

  • March 17, 2021
  • Posted by: OptimizeIAS Team
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IRENA

Subject : International Organisations

Context : The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) released the World Energy Transitions Outlook report.

Concept :

  • It estimated that by 2050, 90% of total electricity needs would be supplied by renewables, followed by 6% from natural gas and the remaining from nuclear.
  • The agency has identified 30 innovations for the integration of wind and solar PV in power systems.

About IRENA

  • The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is an intergovernmental organisation mandated to facilitate cooperation and promote the adoption and sustainable use of renewable energy.
  • It was founded in 2009 and its statute entered into force in 2010.
  • The agency is headquartered in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi.
  • IRENA is an official United Nations observer.
International Organisations IRENA