Upcoming Report: Renewables in Cities
Coming 18 March 2021: the second Renewables in Cities Global Status Report. Click here to register for the launch event and/or sign up to receive...
Author : Florencia Urbani
Citizen Power for Grids (2021)
Download Full Report Citizen Power for Grids Report Renewable electricity, specifically wind power and solar photovoltaic (PV), has become the most economical sources of electricity...
From climate ambition to renewables realization – are you hopeful for a better 2021?
Needless to say, 2020 will leave its mark on history. As the gloomy year finally comes to an end and people worldwide get ready to...
REN21 is Engaging and Supporting Young Professionals
In a new effort to engage young people in the push for a transition to a renewables-based energy system, REN21 hosted its first ever REN21...
Inspiring Action with New Narratives and Alliances: by Rana Adib
When I participate in panel discussions on the energy transition or green recovery, I find I am often faced with the question: “Looking at the...
Public Support in the Energy Transition
Last month, British oil and gas company BP announced their plan to reach 50 gigawatts of renewable energy in its portfolio by 2030. Their focus...
US Power Systems Can Operate on 100% Renewables. Here’s How.
Arguments against renewable energy tend to revolve around the lack of flexibility that power systems have to support the variability of wind and solar power....
Australia has the perfect conditions for renewable energy. Here’s why.
Australia has the perfect conditions for renewable energy. After eight months of bush fires, there is no doubt the population supports the shift to renewables....
Data collection for the Renewables in Cities Global Status Report has started!
We are pleased to announce that data collection for the second edition has begun! The Renewables in Cities Global Status Report (REC) is an annual...
Renewables in Asia: A Tough Race against Fossil Fuels
The COVID-19 pandemic has been an unprecedented shock to the global economy. It has also stifled the energy sector by bringing demand down at an...
