Decarbonising the Transport Sector with Renewables Requires Urgent Action
The transport sector is far from being on track to meet global climate targets for 2030 and 2050. Despite gains in energy efficiency, particularly in...
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Academy Knowledge Library
REN21 has curated and produced the Academy Knowledge Library which is a set of videos as a supplement to the 2020 REN21 Academy, covering key...
How Will You Contribute to the Renewables 2021 GSR?
Data collection for GSR 2021 has begun! REN21’s annual Renewables Global Status Report is the most referenced report on renewable energy market, industry and policy...
One Surprising Way Citizens Can Ensure the Energy Transition
The road to renewable electricity depends on power grids Decarbonising the energy system means transitioning to renewable power to meet our energy needs – including...
Workshop: Engaging Civil Society in the Energy Transition – the Role of Grids
Workshop: Engaging Civil Society in the Energy Transition: the Role of Grids Demand for electricity will increase as we switch away from using fossil fuels,...
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...
California Blackouts: A Call to Move even Faster to Renewables
Reports on rolling blackouts in California are fueling a debate on the reliability of renewables. The state has been a frontrunner in shifting to renewable...
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....
