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‘Record’ growth needed to meet COP28 renewables goal

The Renewable Energy Statistics 2024 released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) shows that despite renewables becoming the fastest growing source of power, the world risks missing the tripling renewables target pledged at COP28.

Energy transition is ‘off-track’ but the power sector offers a bright spot, IRENA says

IRENA said that renewable technology deployment must grow from some 3,000 GW today to more than 10,000 GW in 2030.

What’s driving the push as institutions plow money into renewables?

Experts believe the hot start to 2022 is not an anomaly, and that investors are now more bullish on renewables than they used to be.

Wind industry demands action from world leaders ahead of COP26 climate summit

More than 90 wind energy companies and associations from around the world called on leaders to take decisive action in pursuit of net-zero carbon emissions goals ahead of the COP26 United Nations climate summit next month.

Gender diversity in the wind sector is vital for a just recovery

As governments around the world seek a green recovery from the COVID-19 crisis and look to invest in job creation in the wind and renewable energy sectors, gender diversity must be prioritized to ensure a just recovery, says the Women in Wind Global Leadership Program. To support this effort, the Women in Wind Global Leadership Program, a joint initiative of the