REN21 ANNUAL REPORT 2024
20 Years of Impact.
The year 2024 marked a major milestone for REN21: two decades of advancing renewables through trusted data, cross-sector dialogue, and collective action. It was also a year of looking ahead, with the collaborative development of our 2025–2030 strategy, and a renewed commitment to making renewables the backbone of resilient, equitable economies.
As the world faces intersecting climate, energy, and geopolitical crises, the message is clear: the shift to a renewables-based economy is essential, and no single actor can drive this transformation alone. We move forward together.
The 2024 Annual Report highlights what we, as a network, achieved. From being the voice of renewables in new policy spaces, to shaping global narratives and unlocking collaboration across regions and sectors. Every milestone reflects the energy, expertise, and collective advocacy force of REN21.
REN21 ANNUAL REPORT 2023
The year 2023 marked a pivotal moment for renewables globally, with new global targets and a reinvigorated sense of urgency to accelerate a fair, equitable transition. As we move forward, it’s clear that the shift to renewables is not just an opportunity—it’s a necessity for a sustainable, resilient future.
The 2023 Annual Report details REN21’s main activities and achievements for the year, including building on the facts, engaging people at the centre, and building bridges across sectors like transport, sustainability and energy diplomacy. Take a look at what we, alongside our network of over 100 members and 4,000 experts, accomplished this past year.
Together, we are redefining our energy systems and advancing the transformations necessary to build a world around renewables.
REN21 ANNUAL REPORT 2022
The year 2022 has been nothing short of challenging – on all fronts. Amid these alarming trends, renewable energy stands out from the crowd. In 2022, the growth in newly installed
renewable power capacity reached unprecedented levels. But it is not enough. The world is still far from being safe and secure. It’s clear that we cannot afford business as usual.
For REN21, 2022 also brought its fair share of challenges. Yet in the face of adversity, we found opportunities. It’s in our DNA to use obstacles as a catalyst for innovation and growth. This Annual Report doesn’t just celebrate our achievements, it also lays the groundwork for the work ahead. Transforming the world’s energy systems requires that we work collectively and adopt a more inclusive and equitable perspective. It requires that we act on facts and knowledge and not on misconceptions and economic interest.
REN21 ANNUAL REPORT 2020-2021
In the past two years, REN21 has worked towards greater regionalisation with a focus on Africa and Southeast Asia. We have mobilised our efforts to create innovative formats for data and knowledge that meet the needs of decision makers. We have also successfully connected with highly strategic sectors like transport, heating/cooling, and cities. These sectors account for most of the total energy consumption. Transitioning them to renewables will have a rapid and significant impact on gas emissions.
Have a look at what our network has accomplished during the past two years. You will see that nothing can stop us.
