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Geothermal energy could help Central America prosper

September 4, 2017August 31, 2017 Bret Williams

Geothermal Energy - Landscape in South America

IRENA highlights the potential benefits of geothermal power in Central America Geothermal energy could be key to helping Central America become a low-carbon economy, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). Central America is home to vast geothermal resources, much of which has gone untapped. This is beginning to change, however, and many Central American countries have now established themselves as leaders in geothermal installations. IRENA suggests that low-carbon economic development could be accelerated in these countries if governments embrace new policies. Countries could tap into geothermal energy for…

Solar energy industry in the US is experiencing strong growth

May 31, 2017May 30, 2017 Stephen Vagus

Solar Energy Industry Growth in US - Job Application

Solar energy industry has adding jobs faster than the US economy is growing The solar energy industry is having a major impact on employment in the United States. According to a new report from the International Renewable Energy Agency, solar jobs are growing 17 faster than the country’s economy. The report draws upon data from the Solar Foundation. The solar energy industry now has significant economic potential and will likely continue to experience growth despite potential changes to federal energy policies. More than 260,000 people now work in the solar…

Global solar energy market set to grow sixfold through 2030

June 29, 2016June 28, 2016 Stephen Vagus

Solar power is showing impressive growth Solar energy is set to grow by a significant margin in the coming years, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency. Many countries have come to embrace solar power. These countries are using the power of the sun to distance themselves from fossil-fuels and become more environmentally friendly. Some of these countries are doing this to combat climate change, but many are embracing solar power in order to take advantage of new economic opportunities. As these opportunities become more attractive, the global solar energy…

Cost of renewable energy expected to drop by 2025

June 20, 2016June 19, 2016 Stephen Vagus

Wind and solar energy will become less expensive by 2025 A new report from the International Renewable Energy Agency predicts that the average cost of both wind and solar energy could fall significantly by 2025. These two forms of clean power have been growing in popularity over the past few years. As a result, the cost of their related technologies has fallen considerably. Notably, photovoltaic technology has become significantly less expensive. This has made solar energy a much more attractive option for those interested in distancing themselves from fossil-fuels. Report…

$550 billion yearly investment in renewable energy

September 26, 2014September 25, 2014 John Max

New report shows that more money is needed in the clean energy space in order to mitigate climate change In order for climate change goals to be met, the world may have to heavily invest in renewable energy every year through 2030. The International Renewable Energy Agency has released a new report that highlights the financial challenges of fighting climate change. The report focuses on the money that would be needed to keep global temperatures from rising by an average of 2 degrees Celsius and shows that such a task…

IRENA believes solar energy can mitigate climate disasters

June 16, 2014June 15, 2014 Stephen Vagus

IRENA releases new report highlighting climate change and renewable energy The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is warning that there will be catastrophic consequences from climate change if the world does not hasten its adoption of solar energy and other forms of clean power. This is not a new warning from the organization, which has expressed concern over impending climate catastrophes somewhat regularly in the past. IRENA has released a new report that calls for the aggressive adoption of renewable energy by 2030. Climate change could have a major impact…

Solar energy could be a boon for island nations and their tourism sectors

June 13, 2014June 11, 2014 Stephen Vagus

IRENA to hold conference highlighting the potential of solar power and its use in tourism The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is planning to hold a conference in Cyprus this year. The conference will focus on the potential to use solar energy to promote island tourism. The idea is somewhat simple: Island countries are beginning to turn to solar energy to help reduce the energy burden of their tourism industries. Solar power is beginning to attract attention as a viable energy source for hotels, resorts, a numerous other establishments devoted…

Organizations come together to affect renewable energy policy

May 26, 2014May 23, 2014 Stephen Vagus

Two organizations team to engage policy makers around the world The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has teamed with the Clean Energy Solutions Center in order to tackle issues concerning energy policy. The two organizations will work together to champion the adoption of renewable energy throughout the world, but will have a strong focus on affecting government policy concerning this endeavor. Politics has come to play a major role in matters of energy and old government policies are becoming a hindrance to the adoption of clean energy in much of…

IRENA announces funding for renewable energy projects

January 21, 2014January 21, 2014 Alicia Moore

Funding for new energy projects coming from IRENA and the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development have teamed to invest some $41 million in funding for six renewable energy projects that will take root in developing countries. Developed countries, like the U.S. and the United Kingdom, are considered very attractive markets when it comes to clean power. Smaller, less developed countries, however, are issuing more aggressive support for clean energy than their larger counterparts. This is creating an…

IRENA undergoes changes and reaches new milestone

January 21, 2013January 21, 2013 John Max

IRENA welcomes new member state In 2009, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) was formed. IRENA is a multi-national organization that promotes the adoption of sustainable forms of energy. For the past three years, the organization has been headquartered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Recently, IRENA has undergone several changes to its structure and has reached a major milestone. The organization has also welcomed a new member, which may end up adding a huge amount of momentum behind the alternative energy initiatives of IRENA. China joins IRENA in order…

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